From rhetoric to action: How an NLD-led government can put federalism into practice

From rhetoric to action: How an NLD-led government can put federalism into practice 17 April 2016 - When President U Htin Kyaw in his inaugural speech to the nation talked about the NLD-led government's commitment…

The need of Tripartite Dialogue

An overall goal of the pro democracy forces and that of the ethnic nationalities both inside and outside the country (Burma) is for the establishment of a democratic government in the Union of Burma. All the democratic forces regardless of our differences in ethnic nationality, have a common enemy, that is the ruling military Junta. To topple this dictatorial regime is a pre requisite. However, uprooting those racist military cliques from power is just only the first step of our struggle and not an end in itself especially for the ethnic Non-Burman nationalities.

Constitutional Crisis in Burma

(Toward the Political Dialogue on Constitutional Issues in Burma)

Salai Ngun Cung Lian[1]
Chinland Guardian

Prelude:
Political crisis, ethnic conflict, civil war, and all other problems facing by the people of Burma for over five decades is a byproduct of conflict of interests over constitutional principles between Burman and non-Burman nationals.[2] The Burman ethnic