Sean Turnell

Dr. Sean Turnell, former economic advisor to Myanmar’s State Council, provides a gripping analysis of the catastrophic earthquake's impact on Myanmar. He discusses the alarming death toll and the staggering challenges facing rescue operations amid political turmoil. Turnell highlights the resilience of the people as they deal with economic instability worsened by the military coup. He also stresses the urgent need for political reform to facilitate humanitarian aid and rebuild the nation in the face of daunting economic hurdles.

In this engaging conversation, Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and author of "An Unlikely Prisoner," shares his harrowing experience as a political prisoner in Myanmar. He discusses the emotional turmoil of the coup and his detainment, revealing the resilience of both himself and the Burmese people. Sean highlights his work with Aung San Suu Kyi and challenges in Myanmar's economic transition. He also reflects on the eerie design of Naypyidaw and the absurdity of justice under an oppressive regime, all while choosing solidarity over despair.

Australian economist Sean Turnell, falsely imprisoned during a military coup in Myanmar, shares his harrowing ordeal in prison, including coping mechanisms, imaginative escapes in solitary confinement, acts of courage and compassion, and reflections on resilience and gratitude post-release.