The Golden Land Ablaze : Coups, Insurgents And The State In Myanmar

The Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar by Bertil Lintner examines Myanmar's political and military crisis following the February 2021 coup that removed Aung San Suu Kyi's government. Drawing on the author's long-standing expertise on Myanmar, the book explores the popular uprising against military rule, the emergence of new resistance movements and the complex conflict between the military junta, ethnic armed organisations and civilian groups. It offers readers valuable context for understanding one of Southeast Asia's most significant contemporary conflicts.

Focusing on the evolving balance of power, The Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar analyses why the conflict has become prolonged and why civilians continue to bear its greatest consequences. The book provides an informed overview of the political, military and social forces shaping modern Myanmar.

About This Book

Bertil Lintner traces the events that followed the 2021 military coup, examining how widespread public resistance developed after a decade of relative political openness. He explores the changing nature of the conflict, from urban protests to the expansion of armed resistance across both ethnic minority regions and the country's central heartland.

The book also considers the roles of organisations such as the Karen National Union, the Kachin Independence Army and the People's Defence Forces, while analysing the challenges facing both the military junta and the resistance. Throughout, it highlights the complexity of a conflict marked by competing interests, fragmented alliances and the devastating impact on civilians.

What You'll Discover

• An analysis of Myanmar's February 2021 military coup.
• The rise of the nationwide anti-junta resistance.
• The roles of ethnic armed organisations and People's Defence Forces.
• Factors shaping Myanmar's ongoing political and military conflict.
• The challenges faced by both the military and resistance groups.
• The humanitarian impact of prolonged conflict on civilians.

Perfect For

• Readers interested in Myanmar and Southeast Asian politics.
• Students of international relations and political science.
• Readers following contemporary global conflicts.
• Those interested in military, political and regional affairs.

Why You'll Love This Book

The Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar combines expert analysis with historical and political context to explain the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. It provides a nuanced understanding of the country's evolving crisis and the forces that continue to shape its future.