Contents

pp v-vi

List of Tables

pp vii-vii

List of Figures

pp viii-viii

Background on ANU 2009 Myanmar/Burma Update Conference

pp ix-x

Acknowledgements

pp xi-xii

Contributors and Editors

pp xiii-xiv

Note on Terminology and Geographical Names

pp xv-xv

Map of Myanmar

pp xvi-xvi

Part I - Overview

pp 1-2

1 - Perspectives on a Transitional Situation

pp 3-16

Part II - Political Legitimacy, Governance and Justice

pp 17-18

2 - 2010 and the Unfinished Task of Nation-building

pp 19-31

3 - Burma's Political Transition: Implications for U.S. Policy

pp 32-51

4 - Sovereignty in the Shan State: A Case Study of the United Wa State Army

pp 52-62

5 - Governance and Legitimacy in Karen State

pp 63-89

6 - The Incongruous Return of Habeas Corpus to Myanmar

pp 90-112

Part III - Economic Development, the Rural Economy and Labour Rights

pp 113-114

7 - Myanmar's Response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis

pp 115-125

8 - Recapitalizing Burma's Rural Credit System

pp 126-146

9 - Farmers, Land and Military Rule in Burma

pp 147-167

10 - The Movement of Rural Labour: A Case Study Based on Rakhine State

pp 168-194

Part IV - The Role of International Cooperation and Governance

pp 195-196

11 - Cyclone Nargis and ASEAN: A Window for More Meaningful Development Cooperation in Myanmar

pp 197-207

12 - The Relief and Reconstruction Programme Following Cyclone Nargis: A Review of SPDC Policy

pp 208-235

13 - Positive Engagement in Myanmar: Some Current Examples and Thoughts for the Future

pp 236-266

14 - Normative Europe meets the Burmese Garrison State: Processes, Policies, Blockages and Future Possibilities

pp 267-293

15 - The Use of Normative Processes in Achieving Behaviour Change by the Regime in Myanmar

pp 294-318

List of Abbreviations

pp 319-323

Index

pp 324-352