Burma/Myanmar: what everyone needs to know

The crises that are Burma/Myanmar

Important residues form the Precolonial period

The Colonial Era's importance in understanding Burma/Myanmar today

Independence and the civilian government (1948-1962) : mixed heritages

The military coup, the Socialist Period (1962-1988), and the perpetuation of military rule

The SLORC/SPDC Era (1988-present) : continuation of military power

The nature of Burmese politics

Issues in Myanmar's future.