Demystifying Myanmar's Transition and Political Crisis

This book provides an assessment of Myanmar's societal changes, development aspects, and political situation during its short-lived democratic transition, disrupted by the coup détat in 2021. It explores the impact of the military's institutionalization of influence on the safety, security, and peace of people at the periphery, leading to local grassroots initiatives for a genuine democratic transition. The chapters cover various issues such as state fragility, community resilience, political leadership, ethnic women's organizations, human security, education equality, IDPs, non-state actors, ethnic community-based health organizations, the 2020 election, peace process, development issues, the coup's destruction, and a new-born unity. The book offers valuable insights from young and prominent scholars and is a resource for general readers, students, and practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate tapestry of Myanmar's societal transformations, developmental aspects, and political landscape during its brief democratic transition, tragically disrupted by the coup d'état on February 1, 2021. A diverse array of esteemed authors, each bringing their unique expertise, contribute fresh perspectives to lay the groundwork for future international cooperation in both Myanmar's central and peripheral regions. Regrettably, the military's institutionalization of its influence and control in political, economic, and social affairs has had a detrimental impact on the safety, security, and peace of individuals and communities at the periphery. This, in turn, has sparked a wave of local grassroots initiatives aimed at securing a genuine democratic transition at the local and national levels.

The chapters in this book delve deep into Myanmar's transition and political crisis, exploring a range of critical issues such as state fragility, community resilience, political leadership, ethnic women's organizations, human security, education equality, internally displaced persons (IDPs), non-state actors, ethnic community-based health organizations, the 2020 election, peace processes, development challenges, the coup's devastating consequences, and the emergence of a newfound unity. This book serves as a valuable resource for a wide audience, including general readers, students, and practitioners, thanks to its collection of insightful inputs from young and prominent scholars alike.

The editors of this volume present it as a crucial contribution to the literature, particularly in the context of the ongoing political crisis and societal responses to Myanmar's current trajectory since the contributors emphasize both the state of Myanmar and the margins, the grassroots, and the recent coup. By highlighting these various aspects, the book provides a holistic understanding of the complex dynamics shaping Myanmar's future.

Weight: 491g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811666773
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022