Secrets and Power in Myanmar : Intelligence and the Fall of General Khin Nyunt / Andrew Selth.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Selth, Andrew, Author.

Contributor:

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Khaṅʻ Ññvanʻʹ, Ūʺ, 1939-.

Khaṅʻ Ññvanʻʹ.

Military intelligence--Burma.

Military intelligence.

Burma--Armed Forces.

Burma.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxvii, 248 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS Publishing, [2019]

Language Note:

In English.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"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

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PREFACE

ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1. Introduction

2. Myanmar's Intelligence Apparatus Before 2004

3. The Fall of General Khin Nyunt

4. Power Shifts and Structural Changes

5. Intelligence Developments Since 2011

6. Intelligence Failures

7. Foreign Relationships

8. Questions of Accountability

9. Conclusion

Select Bibliography

Index

About the Author

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789814843799

9814843792

OCLC:

1129187611