Burma: Prospects for a Democratic Future by Robert I. Rotberg

Burma: Prospects for a Democratic Future

Robert I. Rotberg
308 pages
Brookings Instution Press
Jun 1998
Hardcover
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"This book examines the origins and consequences of Burma's current policies from military, political, social, and economic perspectives. It analyzes the Asian decision to ""constructively engage"" Burma, especially in economic affairs, versus the position of the United States and many other Western countries to treat Burma as a pariah. Other chapters focus on the drug trade (Burma produces more than 60 percent of the world's heroin) , the growing role of China as Burma's military and economic ""big brother,"" political culture and democratic traditions, the unsustainable nature of current economic growth, shortfalls in education and health systems, and Burma's potential for foreign investment."
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Pages 308
Publisher Brookings Instution...
Published 1998
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