Secrets and Power in Myanmar: Intelligence and the Fall of General Khin Nyunt

Andrew Selth

Published by ISEAS Publishing 2019

Secrets and Power in Myanmar

Intelligence and the Fall of General Khin Nyunt

Andrew Selth

https://doi.org/10.1355/9789814843799

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"No external observer knows more about Myanmar’s security and intelligence apparatus than Andrew Selth. In this book he presents an account of the structure and functions of Myanmar’s deep state, along with a tale of personal ambition, rivalry and ruthless power politics worthy of John Le Carre. A thoroughly educative, entertaining and intriguing read." — Professor Michael Wesley, Dean, College of Asia and the Pacific, The Australian National University "Andrew Selth has once again amply illustrated the depth and penetration of his study of Myanmar/Burma and its institutions. This work on the more recent aspects of the country’s intelligence apparatus goes beyond a masterful and comprehensive analysis of the Burmese intelligence community, and probes the social and institutional bases of the attitudes giving rise to that critical aspect of power. We are once again in Dr Selth’s debt. This is required reading for serious observers of the Burmese scene." — David I. Steinberg, Distinguished Professor of Asian Studies Emeritus, Georgetown University "By lifting the lid on a pervasive yet secretive intelligence apparatus, Andrew Selth makes an outstanding contribution to Myanmar Studies. For scholars and practitioners alike, this book provides an essential history of a security state that remains powerful even during the transition away from overt authoritarian rule." — Professor Ian Holliday, Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), The University of Hong Kong

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
CONTENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
PREFACE Publicly Available Download PDF	xii
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS Publicly Available Download PDF	xxiii
1. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. Myanmar’s Intelligence Apparatus Before 2004 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	8
3. The Fall of General Khin Nyunt Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	56
4. Power Shifts and Structural Changes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	82
5. Intelligence Developments Since 2011 Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	113
6. Intelligence Failures Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	151
7. Foreign Relationships Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	170
8. Questions of Accountability Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	197
9. Conclusion Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	205
Select Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	211
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	233
About the Author Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	248

(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: ISEAS Publishing
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 248
Keywords: Terrorism

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Published: September 13, 2019
ISBN: 9789814843799