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Burma and Japan Since 1940 - From 'Co-Prosperity' to 'Quiet Dialogue' (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
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Burma and Japan Since 1940 - From 'Co-Prosperity' to 'Quiet Dialogue' (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Series: NIAS Monograph Series, No. 106
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Modern Myanmar/Burma is very much a creation of World War II, when
the British colony was occupied by the Japanese, and its immediate
aftermath. These years saw the rise of Aung San and his
assassination, as well as the establishment of military forces by
the Japanese (subsequently evolving into today's ruling junta) and
a sharp escalation of inter-ethnic antagonism and violence. Today
the military regime continues to survive despite strong opposition
at home and abroad. Its resilience is often explained in human
rights terms or by reference to close military engagement with
drug-dealing war-lords. What is less recognized, however, is that
not everywhere is Burma an international pariah state. By its
inclusion within their fold, the ASEAN states have worked hard to
'normalise' Burma, and China has provided strong backing for the
military regime. The Japanese government, which gave massive
amounts of development aid to Burma before 1988, has pursued a
policy of 'quiet dialogue' as a non-confrontational way of
promoting economic and political reform. Tracing Burma-Japan
relations since 1940, this volume will be of value not only for an
understanding of post-war Japanese diplomacy and aid programmes,
but also because it offers new material and insights on the ongoing
story of Burma itself.
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