{"product_id":"the-golden-land-ablaze-coups-insurgents-and-the-state-in-myanmar","title":"The Golden Land Ablaze : Coups, Insurgents And The State In Myanmar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the evolving balance of power, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBertil 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis of Myanmar's February 2021 military coup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rise of the nationwide anti-junta resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe roles of ethnic armed organisations and People's Defence Forces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactors shaping Myanmar's ongoing political and military conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe challenges faced by both the military and resistance groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe humanitarian impact of prolonged conflict on civilians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Myanmar and Southeast Asian politics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of international relations and political science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders following contemporary global conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose interested in military, political and regional affairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Golden Land Ablaze: Coups, Insurgents and the State in Myanmar\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bertil Lintner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54553991807251,"sku":"BY36.526","price":560.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4494\/6707\/files\/TheGoldenLandAblaze_1.webp?v=1787820410","url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-golden-land-ablaze-coups-insurgents-and-the-state-in-myanmar","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}