So tell me, which of the 60+ subgroups of Kachin does the KIO represent? Same for the Chin. Same for the Kayah. Each subgroup of Shan has its own dialect; the lingua franca for all of the ethnics in Burmese. How viable would “independent states” each made up of its own subgroup be? What would be the basis for these mini-states’ economies? Human, drug, weapons trafficking? Document forgery? The “displaced” Karen National Union insurgents who left the camps and migrated to Bangkok told me these activities formed the basis of the KNU “economy”. That, and handouts from gullible Western NGOs.
The military won’t tolerate the Rohingya for the same reason the US/Israel won’t tolerate ISIS; they’re dominated by al-Qaeda. Dig deeply in to ARNO (the Roh. umbrella hierarchy and you’ll find extremism.
[…] Although, on a debate trail, Jokowi betrothed a cupboard of technocrats, in gripping with his repute as an effective manager, in bureau he has had to understanding with a existence that he ran on a Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) sheet and that he has to prerogative domestic supporters to some extent. So, his cupboard includes PDI-P powers, like Puan Maharani, a daughter of stream PDI-P head and former President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who was handed a coordinating ministerial portfolio though does not have a knowledge or skills to do a job. Worse, Jokowi handed a invulnerability portfolio to Megawati loyalist Ryamizard Ryacudu. This was a terrible choice. As Edward Aspinall notes on a blog New Mandala: […]
As anticipated, the “Palestinisation” of Burma. Only President Obama and Federica Mogherini yells more at Bibi Netanyahu than Thein Sein. In fact, they don’t yell at Thein Sein at all. How to say Chickensh*t in Burmese ?
Heaungxayalath: if you’re in Laos, try Monument Books near the national culture hall (expensive), Book Cafe on Hengboun Noy road near Salavan restaurant (cheap), or you can try Books@DK near the Phonthan water tower (middle price…if they don’t have it in the shop, they can order it). Outside of Laos you could try a service like Amazon or Books A Million.
[…] Although, on the campaign trail, Jokowi promised a cabinet of technocrats, in keeping with his reputation as an effective manager, in office he has had to deal with the reality that he ran on the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) ticket and that he has to reward political supporters to some extent. So, his cabinet includes PDI-P powers, like Puan Maharani, the daughter of current PDI-P head and former President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who was handed a coordinating ministerial portfolio but does not have the experience or skills to do the job. Worse, Jokowi handed the defense portfolio to Megawati loyalist Ryamizard Ryacudu. This was a horrible choice. As Edward Aspinall notes on the blog New Mandala: […]
But the CP was always going to bring his own people in, and that would threaten the positions of those who had prospered under the king. In any case, what seems to be happening is that proximity to the next king will not matter much, and this will be at least as much a function of history and of the praetorianism of the Eastern Tigers as of anything that Thaksin did. Jones is out of his depth.
What terrible human rights abuses ? You mean the missing MH370 or the ritualistic persecution of Kassim Ahmad, and the constant vitriol spewed at almost all ethnic Chinese and Indians (and non-Muslim Bumiputera), in Malaysia ? I guess you mean MH370.
My paternal grandparents came to Malaysia as labourers/rubber tappers as were many more from South India. Paid very little for their work although rubber was the major export from Malaysia. It was a trap. The current Malaysian government regards them as 2nd class citizens. The Chinese are being treated alike. The Chinese community in Malaysia are generally business men/women and are usually successful. The Malays are considered to be the indigenous population which they are not. They uses the English alphabet. They call themselves Bumiputeras which is Sanskrit in origin. The original Indian language (as Latin is in Europe). The non Bumiputeras don’t have the the same opportunities as the Bumiputeras. Bumiputera is also sexist as putera means son or prince. What do Bumiputeras get? Free school books, lowered threshold in exam results to progress, access to government grants to study abroad , cheaper homes, better civil service jobs etc. The indigenous population in Malaysia are the Orang Aslis and not the Malays.
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Big agenda for ethnic groups in Myanmar
So tell me, which of the 60+ subgroups of Kachin does the KIO represent? Same for the Chin. Same for the Kayah. Each subgroup of Shan has its own dialect; the lingua franca for all of the ethnics in Burmese. How viable would “independent states” each made up of its own subgroup be? What would be the basis for these mini-states’ economies? Human, drug, weapons trafficking? Document forgery? The “displaced” Karen National Union insurgents who left the camps and migrated to Bangkok told me these activities formed the basis of the KNU “economy”. That, and handouts from gullible Western NGOs.
The military won’t tolerate the Rohingya for the same reason the US/Israel won’t tolerate ISIS; they’re dominated by al-Qaeda. Dig deeply in to ARNO (the Roh. umbrella hierarchy and you’ll find extremism.
Jokowi fails his first test
[…] Although, on a debate trail, Jokowi betrothed a cupboard of technocrats, in gripping with his repute as an effective manager, in bureau he has had to understanding with a existence that he ran on a Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) sheet and that he has to prerogative domestic supporters to some extent. So, his cupboard includes PDI-P powers, like Puan Maharani, a daughter of stream PDI-P head and former President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who was handed a coordinating ministerial portfolio though does not have a knowledge or skills to do a job. Worse, Jokowi handed a invulnerability portfolio to Megawati loyalist Ryamizard Ryacudu. This was a terrible choice. As Edward Aspinall notes on a blog New Mandala: […]
Big agenda for ethnic groups in Myanmar
As anticipated, the “Palestinisation” of Burma. Only President Obama and Federica Mogherini yells more at Bibi Netanyahu than Thein Sein. In fact, they don’t yell at Thein Sein at all. How to say Chickensh*t in Burmese ?
Female faces at the ASEAN Summit in Naypyitaw
What a great idea Olivia!
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
[…] […]
Female faces at the ASEAN Summit in Naypyitaw
Where is Michelle and the kids ?
How did Laos come to be Laos?
Heaungxayalath: if you’re in Laos, try Monument Books near the national culture hall (expensive), Book Cafe on Hengboun Noy road near Salavan restaurant (cheap), or you can try Books@DK near the Phonthan water tower (middle price…if they don’t have it in the shop, they can order it). Outside of Laos you could try a service like Amazon or Books A Million.
Jokowi fails his first test
[…] Although, on the campaign trail, Jokowi promised a cabinet of technocrats, in keeping with his reputation as an effective manager, in office he has had to deal with the reality that he ran on the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) ticket and that he has to reward political supporters to some extent. So, his cabinet includes PDI-P powers, like Puan Maharani, the daughter of current PDI-P head and former President Megawati Sukarnoputri, who was handed a coordinating ministerial portfolio but does not have the experience or skills to do the job. Worse, Jokowi handed the defense portfolio to Megawati loyalist Ryamizard Ryacudu. This was a horrible choice. As Edward Aspinall notes on the blog New Mandala: […]
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
And the Chief of Police has already banned the book within the Kingdom based on his reading of, not the book itself, but two reviews of the book.
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
But the CP was always going to bring his own people in, and that would threaten the positions of those who had prospered under the king. In any case, what seems to be happening is that proximity to the next king will not matter much, and this will be at least as much a function of history and of the praetorianism of the Eastern Tigers as of anything that Thaksin did. Jones is out of his depth.
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
Certainly. They never claimed to represent the people.
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
[…] Two excellent reviews here: Review of Kingdom in Crisis […]
Review of Kingdom in Crisis
Difficult to believe that Thailand would have been in the same situation with prime ministers such as Chartchai, Banharn, Chavalit, or Chuan.
Indian migrant workers in Malaysia – part 1
Not if you are a UMNO “kaki”, talking racist and religious trash.. then you get freedom of speech and Govt support – One hell of a moderate Malaysia..
What Tony Abbott said in Naypyitaw
Nothing to say on Thailand.
What Tony Abbott said in Naypyitaw
What terrible human rights abuses ? You mean the missing MH370 or the ritualistic persecution of Kassim Ahmad, and the constant vitriol spewed at almost all ethnic Chinese and Indians (and non-Muslim Bumiputera), in Malaysia ? I guess you mean MH370.
What Tony Abbott said in Naypyitaw
Not a word on the terrible human rights abuses in SE Asia.
What Tony Abbott said in Naypyitaw
Nice man in a not-so-nice neighbourhood.
Indian migrant workers in Malaysia – part 1
There is freedom of speech in Malaysia but not freedom after speech.
Indian migrant workers in Malaysia – part 1
My paternal grandparents came to Malaysia as labourers/rubber tappers as were many more from South India. Paid very little for their work although rubber was the major export from Malaysia. It was a trap. The current Malaysian government regards them as 2nd class citizens. The Chinese are being treated alike. The Chinese community in Malaysia are generally business men/women and are usually successful. The Malays are considered to be the indigenous population which they are not. They uses the English alphabet. They call themselves Bumiputeras which is Sanskrit in origin. The original Indian language (as Latin is in Europe). The non Bumiputeras don’t have the the same opportunities as the Bumiputeras. Bumiputera is also sexist as putera means son or prince. What do Bumiputeras get? Free school books, lowered threshold in exam results to progress, access to government grants to study abroad , cheaper homes, better civil service jobs etc. The indigenous population in Malaysia are the Orang Aslis and not the Malays.