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    Civil Society Gaining Ground
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    November 2011
    Tom Kramer

    Local organisations have adopted different strategies towards the authoritarian government in Burma. Focussing on the dynamics of civil society Tom Kramer looks into the possibilities and risks of growing international interest in engagement with these groups.

    Conflict or Peace? Ethnic Unrest Intensifies in Burma
    June 2011

    The breakdown in the ceasefire of the Kachin Independence Organisation (KIO) with the central government represents a major failure in national politics and threatens to escalate to serious humanitarian crisis if not immediately addressed.

    International community must support non‐military solutions in northern Myanmar
    June 2011
    TNI

    Following new eruptions of violence in northern Myanmar, civil society organizations have issued a statement calling for urgent international engagement and dialogue to support non-military solutions. 

    Burma's Longest War: Anatomy of the Karen Conflict
    March 2011
    Ashley South

    As Burma enters a period of political transition, the role of the Karen ethnic communities will be critical in responding to the political and economic challenges that will shape their future. An in-depth history and analysis of the Karen's complex relationship with the Burmese state and central...

    Ethnic Politics in Burma: The Time for Solutions
    February 2011

    Following the shake-up of Burmese politics last year, the country's military leaders now face the challenge of introducing a new system while ethnic tensions and exclusions remain.

    TNI-BCN Burma Policy Briefing Nr 5, February 2011
    A Changing Ethnic Landscape: Analysis of Burma's 2010 Polls
    December 2010

    "Burma is at a critical juncture in its history. The transition to a form of civilian government and constitutional rule is underway, however imperfect it may be."

    TNI-BCN Burma Policy Briefing Nr 4, December 2010
    Unlevel Playing Field: Burma’s Election Landscape
    September 2010

    "Opposition parties participating in the process view boycotting the elections as a strategic mistake. The only way forward for them is to play a better game of chess, making the best strategic use of the limited space available."

    TNI-BCN Burma Policy Briefing Nr 3, October 2010
    Burma’s 2010 Elections: Challenges and Opportunities
    June 2010

    The election process in Burma represents the most significant political transformation for a generation

    TNI-BCN Burma Policy Briefing Nr 2, June 2010
    Burma in 2010: A Critical Year in Ethnic Politics
    June 2010

    Resolution of Burma's longstanding ethnic crises is integral to the achievement of real peace, democracy and constitutional government

    TNI-BCN Burma Policy Briefing Nr 1, June 2010
    Burma's Cease-fires at Risk
    September 2009
    Tom Kramer

    In August the Burma army occupied the Kokang region after several days of fighting, ending two decades of cease-fire with the ethnic minority group. The resumption of fighting in northern Burma raises speculation about the other cease-fires. Tensions are rising and the cease-fire groups have put...

    TNI's Peace and Security Briefing no 1
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