Sean Turnell

David Eubank, a former U.S. Special Forces soldier and founder of the Free Burma Rangers, and Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, delve into Myanmar's crisis. They discuss Eubank’s frontline humanitarian efforts and Turnell's harrowing 650-day imprisonment. The conversation explores the human cost of conflict, China's strategic ambitions through the Belt and Road Initiative, and the moral challenges facing democracies. They share personal stories of resilience and the importance of standing up for justice and freedom.

Sean Turnell, a university academic and former economic advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, shares his striking journey from academia in Australia to imprisonment in Myanmar following the 2021 coup. He recounts the harrowing moment of his arrest and the harsh realities of life in prison, emphasizing the importance of literature and pacing for his mental survival. Turnell also reflects on Myanmar’s deepening economic crisis and expresses hope for the resilience of its people and the potential for a brighter future.

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.