Intelligence Squared

Why Myanmar Matters, with Thant Myint-U and Ros Urwin

Mar 3, 2020

Thant Myint-U, an award-winning writer and historian, discusses Myanmar's intricate history and the vicissitudes of its democracy. He highlights the painful transition from military rule to intercommunal violence, leading to the Rohingya refugee crisis. The conversation dives into the historical significance of the country's name change, pivotal protests in 1988, and the ongoing humanitarian challenges. Thant stresses the role of foreign investment and social media, illustrating how these factors intertwine with the struggles for identity and freedom in Myanmar.

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Intro

3min

Burma to Myanmar: A Historical Reflection

13min

Turning Points in Myanmar's Struggle

9min

Sponsored Insights: Insurance Budgeting and Online Security

2min

Myanmar's Humanitarian Crisis and Complexities

20min

Investment, Aid, and the Role of Social Media in Myanmar

3min

Myanmar's Path to Freedom and Challenges Ahead

2min

In this episode we are joined by Thant Myint-U, the Burmese historian, former adviser to the President of Myanmar, and author of The Hidden History of Burma: Race, Capitalism, and the Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century. In this podcast, Thant explores the fascinating history of Myanmar, and how after a promising period of hope following the end of military rule, the country spiralled into horrific intercommunal violence with the exodus of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees. Photo credit: Thurein Aung

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