Articles related to "Burma"
Burma Karenni
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Burma's Import & Export Victims
By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.
burma's import & export victims • cyclone nargis uncovers • international trade statistics • world’s largest exporter of teak • cyclone nargis
By victimizing the Burmese people, Myanmar's brutal military regime is stifling the nation's progress towards becoming a potential juggernaut of international trade.
burma's import & export victims • cyclone nargis uncovers • international trade statistics • world’s largest exporter of teak • cyclone nargis
Resisting Sanctions in Burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Why there are unlikely to be meaningful sanctions brought against the Burmese junta by important trade and investment partners.
organization thai military • thai investment in burma • thaksin shinawatra and burma • general anupong paochinda • thai policy towards burma
Aung San Suu Kyi Day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
On October 24th supporters around the world will hold protests and candlelight vigils to show their continued support for the people of Burma and leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
aung san suu kyi • burma protests • aung san suu kyi day • support the monks' protest in burma • united nations day
Than Shwe
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Who is the leader of the vicious Burmese military regime and how has he reached his position?
state peace and development committee • saffron revolution in burma • monk demonstrations in burma • leader of burmese junta • military rule in burma
Khun Sa Is Dead
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
The death of Khun Sa has been announced - what was his career and who benefits from his death now?
heroin production in burma • drugs in the golden triangle • kuomintang in thailand • gem trading in burma • warlordism in burma
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
The Shwe Dagon Pagoda is the central location for demonstrations by monks in Burma's Saffron Revolution. What is it and what is it for?
saffron revolution in burma • capital city of burma • buddhist relics in buma • geography of rangoon • british occupation of burma
The Betrayal of the Karens: The British Colonisation of Burma, Part 4
Continuing the exploration of the British colonisation of Burma through the issue of the Karen peoples.
burma • karen • british empire • imperialism • missionary work
Continuing the exploration of the British colonisation of Burma through the issue of the Karen peoples.
burma • karen • british empire • imperialism • missionary work
The British Conquest of Burma: The First Anglo-Burmese War
A description of the early stages of the British conquest and colonisation of Burma.
imperialism • britain • burma • bodawpaya • forced labour
A description of the early stages of the British conquest and colonisation of Burma.
imperialism • britain • burma • bodawpaya • forced labour
The British Conquest of Burma: The Process of Empire
The third part of the series on the British conquest of Burma concentrates on the mechanics of creating a colonised state.
burma • colonisation • empire • buddhism
The third part of the series on the British conquest of Burma concentrates on the mechanics of creating a colonised state.
burma • colonisation • empire • buddhism
The British Conquest of Burma: the Second Anglo-Burmese War
Continuing the story of the British conquest of Burma.
burma • ava • colonialism • imperialism • royal navy
Continuing the story of the British conquest of Burma.
burma • ava • colonialism • imperialism • royal navy
Burma Cyclone Nargis
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Aid agencies fear the worst for Burma's cyclone hit region as military junta reject foreign intervention.
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Burma or Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.
burma • myanmar • human rights record • military junta • thailand
Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy says that tourists should stay away from Burma/|Myanmar. What is there to attract visitors.
burma • myanmar • human rights record • military junta • thailand
Burma Seize Aid Flights
The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments.
cyclone • nargis • rangoon • burma • myanmar
The Burmese junta confiscate UN relief aid destined for victims of Cyclone Nargis to the dismay of Western Governments.
cyclone • nargis • rangoon • burma • myanmar
Burma's Bagan: A Brief Overview
Burma's Bagan is an impressive architectural and historical site containing 2200 structures, illustrating the history and religious life of a former SE Asian kingdom.
burmese architecture • theravada buddhism • southeast asian culture • bagan • shwezigon paya
Burma's Bagan is an impressive architectural and historical site containing 2200 structures, illustrating the history and religious life of a former SE Asian kingdom.
burmese architecture • theravada buddhism • southeast asian culture • bagan • shwezigon paya
Burma's Cyclone Nargis
Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Britain's Conservative leader calls for direct action in Burma
cyclone • nargis • burma • burmese • myanmar
Finding George Orwell in Burma
Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.
finding george orwell in burma • emma larkin • burmese days • animal farm • 1984
Larkin argues that Orwell's "Burmese Days", "1984", and "Animal Farm" are political prophesy, based on his experiences in the Indian Imperial Police of Colonial Burma.
finding george orwell in burma • emma larkin • burmese days • animal farm • 1984
Michio Takeyama's Harp of Burma
An analysis of religion in Michio Takeyama's post-World War II novel, Harp of Burma.
michio takeyama • harp of burma • japan • japanese literature • books
An analysis of religion in Michio Takeyama's post-World War II novel, Harp of Burma.
michio takeyama • harp of burma • japan • japanese literature • books
Pagan
An introduction to the City-State of Pagan - who are Pagans?
burma • anawrahta • mons • shans • nanchao
An introduction to the City-State of Pagan - who are Pagans?
burma • anawrahta • mons • shans • nanchao
The Border Surrounds Us
Karen Connelly's latest collection of poetry is disturbing in its brutal images.
canadian literature • karen connelly • burma • borders
Karen Connelly's latest collection of poetry is disturbing in its brutal images.
canadian literature • karen connelly • burma • borders
The Kalok Dance of the Mons
An introduction to the kalok or ghost dance of the Mon people of the Thai-Burmese border region.
ghosts • propitiation • thailand • burma • mon
An introduction to the kalok or ghost dance of the Mon people of the Thai-Burmese border region.
ghosts • propitiation • thailand • burma • mon
The U.S. Should Not Invade Burma
The calls to invade Burma are beginning. But should the military be used as a relief organization? And why didn't the left make that argument for the people of Iraq?
burma • invasion • iraq • somalia • humanitarian relief
The calls to invade Burma are beginning. But should the military be used as a relief organization? And why didn't the left make that argument for the people of Iraq?
burma • invasion • iraq • somalia • humanitarian relief
United Nations Frustrated in Burma
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
Secretary General condemns Burma's rulers for playing politics with victims lives following Cyclone Nargis.
united nations • ban ki-moon • un • burma • burmese
Nicola di Conti of Venice
The Venetian traveller Nicola di Conti was surprised to find that Burmese women expected their men to enhance their members with metal rings - to satisfy them better.
burma • ava • elephants • penile enhancements • ringers
The Venetian traveller Nicola di Conti was surprised to find that Burmese women expected their men to enhance their members with metal rings - to satisfy them better.
burma • ava • elephants • penile enhancements • ringers
Southwards Chinese Expansion
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
It is commonly said that China has made no attempt to exapnd its territory for many centuries - commonly said but incorrect. The Qing Dynasty saw a number of attempts.
china • myanmar • qing dynasty • military expansion • yunnan
Give a Gift of Adventure Travel
Exotic adventure experiences hold their value for life. The only question is which 'trip of a lifetime' to go first.
exotic and adventure travel and trips • once in a lifetime trips • india and pushkar camel fair • angkor wat and beng maelea • cambodia and khmer ruins
Exotic adventure experiences hold their value for life. The only question is which 'trip of a lifetime' to go first.
exotic and adventure travel and trips • once in a lifetime trips • india and pushkar camel fair • angkor wat and beng maelea • cambodia and khmer ruins
The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping
This is a review of the book The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping.
thailand • burma • shopping • travel • myanmar
This is a review of the book The Treasures and Pleasures of Thailand and Myanmar: Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping.
thailand • burma • shopping • travel • myanmar
The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
Book Review: The Snake Charmer
Subtitle: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. This book delves into the world of the sometimes controversial scientist who died in Burma (Myanmar) studying snakes.
the snake charmer • biography of joe slowinski • venomous snakes of burma(myanmar) • jamie james • field research in herpetology
Subtitle: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. This book delves into the world of the sometimes controversial scientist who died in Burma (Myanmar) studying snakes.
the snake charmer • biography of joe slowinski • venomous snakes of burma(myanmar) • jamie james • field research in herpetology
Burmese Cyclone Nargis
Burma's government hamper relief effort as aid agencies wait for entry visas. World Food Programme dismayed by junta's reluctance to allow its logisticians into Burma.
cyclone • burma • myanmar • burmese • junta
Burma's government hamper relief effort as aid agencies wait for entry visas. World Food Programme dismayed by junta's reluctance to allow its logisticians into Burma.
cyclone • burma • myanmar • burmese • junta
Cyclone Nargis is an Opportunity
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.
cyclone nargis • global warming • myanmar • burma • marine aqurist
Many of the most treasured saltwater aquarium species come from the Indo-Pacific, where people's lives have been destroyed by increasingly violent storms.
cyclone nargis • global warming • myanmar • burma • marine aqurist
Protecting Asian River Dolphins
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Rambo Evolution: To Hell and Back
Sylvester Stallone's Interpretation of John Rambo allows it to Evolve. Here's a closer look at 'Rambo III' and 'Rambo: To Hell and Back'.
john rambo • sylvester stallone • david morrell • rambo to hell and back • rambo iii
Sylvester Stallone's Interpretation of John Rambo allows it to Evolve. Here's a closer look at 'Rambo III' and 'Rambo: To Hell and Back'.
john rambo • sylvester stallone • david morrell • rambo to hell and back • rambo iii
Thailand's Long-Necked Women
The heavy weight of the brass rings doesn't stretch the neck, it compresses the body, and if they removed them the head would collapse. It all stems from a legend.
wednesday's child is full of woe • karen hill tribes • burma/myanmar • thailand • burmese karen
The heavy weight of the brass rings doesn't stretch the neck, it compresses the body, and if they removed them the head would collapse. It all stems from a legend.
wednesday's child is full of woe • karen hill tribes • burma/myanmar • thailand • burmese karen
Thailand's National Parks
An unparalleled wilderness with over 250 species of birds and moths, 450 species of birds, plus barking deer, tapair, elephant, wild dog, monkeys, tigers, Asiatic leopard
thailand's national parks • kaeng krachan • petchaburi province • burma/ • myanmar
An unparalleled wilderness with over 250 species of birds and moths, 450 species of birds, plus barking deer, tapair, elephant, wild dog, monkeys, tigers, Asiatic leopard
thailand's national parks • kaeng krachan • petchaburi province • burma/ • myanmar
Asia's Darkest Moments
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
New CD: Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
Indian Ocean Tsunami 2004
The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.
indian ocean tsunami 2004 • world’s worst tsunami disaster since 1883 • boxing day or asian tsunami on december 24 2004 in • earthquake magnitude of 9.3 west coast of sumatra • indian ocean earthquake or the great sumatra-andam
The Boxing Day or Asian Tsunami on December 26 2004 affected Indonesia in the east to Africa in the west.
indian ocean tsunami 2004 • world’s worst tsunami disaster since 1883 • boxing day or asian tsunami on december 24 2004 in • earthquake magnitude of 9.3 west coast of sumatra • indian ocean earthquake or the great sumatra-andam
ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
Khun Sa
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
The life and times of the Shan-Chinese drug lord criminal mastermind Khun Sa are placed in context.
opium production in thailand • betrayal of the shans • thai junta • zhang qifu • methamphetamines in southeast asia
Beginning Research in the Near East: Part II
Part two of where to begin your research in the Near East. Covering, alphabetically, the countries Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
kazakhstan genealogy • myannmar genealogy • burmese genealogy • nepal genealogy • pakistan genealogy
Part two of where to begin your research in the Near East. Covering, alphabetically, the countries Kazakhstan to Pakistan.
kazakhstan genealogy • myannmar genealogy • burmese genealogy • nepal genealogy • pakistan genealogy
Five Different Rhinosceros
The white rhino has made a limited comeback but black, Sumatran, Javan and Indian rhinoceros are all Endangered or Critically Endangered.
black rhinoceros • critically endangered species • poaching • habitat loss • rhinoceros horn
The white rhino has made a limited comeback but black, Sumatran, Javan and Indian rhinoceros are all Endangered or Critically Endangered.
black rhinoceros • critically endangered species • poaching • habitat loss • rhinoceros horn
Thailand's Northern Hill Tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
Speaking different languages and worshipping different spirits the villages of the Akha, Maew, Lisu and Karen are a big attraction for trekkers and tourists.
mai hong son in northern thailand • modern-day shangi-la • akha • maew • lisu and karen hill tribes
The Thai Resistance in World War II
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
This is a description of the resistance to Japanese occupation by the Thais during World War II.
thailand • japan • world war ii • resistance movements • abraham lincoln
Beijing Olympics Arouse National Anxiety
With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.
china olympics • hu jintao • beijing 2008 • olympic games • ioc
With U S President George Bush & some world leaders refusing to fully boycott the Olympic Games, Friday's statement by President Hu Jintao hinted China remains concerned.
china olympics • hu jintao • beijing 2008 • olympic games • ioc
Charity Search Engine Generates Cash Donations
GoodSearch.com founders Ken and JJ Ramberg are a brother-and-sister team that dedicate their fast-growing search portal to their mother who passed away from cancer.
charity search engine generates cash donations • goodsearch.com • aspca • spca • save darfur
GoodSearch.com founders Ken and JJ Ramberg are a brother-and-sister team that dedicate their fast-growing search portal to their mother who passed away from cancer.
charity search engine generates cash donations • goodsearch.com • aspca • spca • save darfur
A King of Siam
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
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