Aung San Suu Kyi’s uncertain fate
ANDREW SELTH | In the flood of articles, op-eds and commentaries that has been published since the February coup in Myanmar, surprisingly few have… Read More
Andrew Selth
The upward spiral of violence in Myanmar
ANDREW SELTH | The clashes in Myanmar’s streets between largely peaceful protesters and armed members of the security forces over recent weeks evoke memories… Read More
Myanmar’s personalised politics
ANDREW SELTH | Anyone looking at photographs and film footage of events in Myanmar could be forgiven for thinking that the violent confrontation… Read More
The coup in Myanmar
ANDREW SELTH | It is always difficult to know what is happening inside Myanmar, and developments relating to the country’s armed forces (known… Read More
Foreigners, fighting and phaleristics: Military medals in British Burma
ANDREW SELTH | It has been said that a country’s culture is a window unto its soul. With this in mind, it has become… Read More
Aung San Suu Kyi: Why defend the indefensible?
ANDREW SELTH | This week, the world was treated to an extraordinary sight. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner once … Read More
Myanmar: Postage stamps and political signals
A new set of stamps by Myanmar Post again draws controversy over “national races” labels to categorise the population. ANDREW… Read More
With new coastguard, Myanmar looks to improve maritime security
ANDREW SELTH | In March this year, Myanmar’s Defence Ministry submitted a proposal to parliament to establish a national coastguard. Read More
Diplomatic intelligence
ANDREW SELTH | When I joined the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs in 1973, my fellow trainees and I were told that diplomatic receptions… Read More
Myanmar: Pariah status no bar to defence modernisation
ANDREW SELTH | Despite criticisms, sanctions and embargoes, Myanmar is strengthening military ties with neighbours and friends. It has been more than two years since… Read More
