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Burma Research Journal Vol 1 No 1

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Preface                                         Moe Thee Zun

Will the Irrawadddy Flow Forever                Khin Maung Kyi
Introduction
Comparative Performance of Na Wa Ta
Problems and Prospects for Future Development
Will the Irrawaddy Flow forever
Recent Political Events
Emerging Patterns
Problems and Limits of Emerging Strategies
Conclusion


Empowerment for a Culture of Peace and Development      Aung San Suu Kyi


Shan Opium Politics
Chao-Tzang (Yaunghwe)
(Khun Hsa Factor)

Introduction
The Changing Tai Buddhist World
Socialism, Economic Immigrant and the Opium Dependent Economy
The Dual Economy and the Bifurcated Political Kingdom of Burma
Khun Hsa and the Politics of Armies
A Paradigm Shift

Burma in Thai foreign Policy                            Kanbawza Win

Market Orientated Economy
The Decline of the military
Thailand as Centre
Constructive Engagement
Epilogue



Real Situation in Burma                                 ABSDF Sdutents

Current conditions
Human Rights Violations
Torture
Arbitary Arrests
Some Positive Moves
Visit of Bill richardson
Press and Assemblly
Religion
Insurgencies
NGO
Women and Children
Outlook

Authors
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Burma Research Journal Vol 1 No 2

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Preface                                       Harn Yaunghwe
On the Road to Mandalay           Mya Maung
(A case study of Sinonization of Upper Burma)
Mandalay; the Rome of Burma
Mandalay; the Modern Metropolis
Mandalay; the Centre of Drug and Jade Trafficking
Relocation of Mandalayians and
Subjugation of Buddhist Monks
The Chinese Colonization of Mandalay
Cultural Decline and Moral Decay
Conclusion

Sino-Burma Relations                    Wang Jun Fu
(A Chinese Perspective)

1. Long History of Friendship

2.  Developing Sino-Burmese Ties
   (a) Human and Geographical Element
   (b) Friendly Co-operation Promotes Southeast Asia
   (c) Stabilization of the Two Countries
3. Narcotics Control and Regional Development

4. Broader Prospects
    (a) Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence
    (b) Better Environment

5. Trade Co-operation

The Burmese Political Economy      David I Steinberg
(Opportunities and Tension)
Introduction
The Political Milieu
Issues of Future Political Economy
The Chinese Role
Foreign Influence
The Future Middle Class
Sino-Burmese Relations
Ethnicity
The Military and Civil Society
Regional Rivalries
Narcotics
Corruption
Coda: Unanswered Questions

Is the Sleeping Beauty Awake        Louis Kraar

How Burma Became the
Greatest Heroin Producing Country.  Kanbawza Win

The Burmese Military Logic
Heroin
Background to the Current Situation
The United Wa Army
The Burmese National Democratic Alliance Army
The National Alliance Army
The New Democratic Army
Narcotic Explosion
Burmese Generals and Narcotics
U Ne Win the Evil Genius

Burma After the Release of  Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
                  ABSDF Students
Introduction
Myth and Mystery
Constitution
>From the Position of Strength
Economy
Religion
Dissidents of the Border Areas
SLORC's Strategy
Outlook

Authors

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Burma Research Journal Vol 2 No 1

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Preface

U S Policy at the Crossroads     Mya Saw Shin, Alison
                                         Kruprick & Tom L Wilson

Introduction
Historical Context
The Post War Regimes
Absolute Dictatorship of Ne Win
U S Policy During the Ne Win Era
The Current Regime
U S Policy at the Crossroads
The International Context
The Sanctions Vs Engagement
Recommendations for U S Policy Toward Burma
Political Fora
Economic Fora
Public Outreach
Diplomatic Initiative
No Economic Sanctions
Human Rights
Narcotics
U S Ambassador
Conclusion Burma or Myanmar

Comments

U S Policy at the Crossroads                Dr Mya Maung
 (Economic Aspect)

Forced Relocation and Disparity of Income
Forced Labour
Militarzation of Burmese Polity
Destructive or Constructive Engagement
Conclusion

Critique

U S Policy at the Crossroads             Ba Thann Win (Political Aspect)

Introduction
Historical Context
U S Policy During the Ne Win Era
The Current Regime
U S Policy at the Crossroads
International Context
Sanctions Vs Engagement
Recommendation of the U S Policy
No Economic Sanctions
Narcotics
Conclusions


Indonesia's New Order,
A Model for Myanmar                      Ult Sundhaussen

The Indonesian Model
Political Parties and Functional Groups
Similarities between Burma and Indonesia
Contrasts
(a) Leadership Pattern
(b) Management of Ethnic Diversity
(c) Economic Management
(d) Political Culture and Government Practice
Conclusions
Investment in Burma                            from Burma Alert

Austria
Australia
Bangladesh
Britain
China
Denmark
Finland
Germany
Holland
Hongkong & Macao
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
India
Italy
Japan
Korea
Laos
Malaysia
Nepal
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Russia
Singapore
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
U S A

Shi Yuan Xin Gen                                Kanbawza Win

Myantien to Myanmar
Sinonization of Burma
(a) Construction Sector in  Sinonization
(b) The  role  of   Drugs in  Sinonization
(c) The role of Relocation in Sinonization
(d) Liquidation of Buddhist monks as Sinonization
(e) The Economic Factor in Sinonization
(f)  Moral Degradation as Sinonization
(g) SLORC's Psyche in Sinonization
Geopolitics
Sino-Burma Relations
Indo-Burma Relations
Regional Reactions
SLORC's Strategy
The Price of Sinonization
SLORC's Gamble
Shi Yuan Xin Gen ( Back to the Roots)
Authors
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