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On February 1, 2021, Myanmar faced a military coup that abruptly ended a decade of civilian governance. The junta imprisoned political opponents and used lethal force to suppress dissent, underestimating the resilience of the emerging democracy. A civil disobedience movement arose, with widespread strikes and armed resistance from urban youth. This book examines the struggle for democratic institutions from 2011 to 2020 through the lens of land politics, highlighting how outcomes varied across Myanmar's states and regions despite shared national dynamics. Given that two-thirds of the population relies on agriculture, land is a critical asset amid the "global land rush" that intensified after the 2008-2009 food price surges. The text explores Myanmar's transition towards democracy, peace, and open markets post-sanctions, focusing on how state and societal actors negotiated land politics in a multiethnic society recovering from decades of civil war. By analyzing the interplay of democratic transition, ethnic politics, and global capital pressures on land, the book offers a comprehensive view of these interconnected issues. It emphasizes the co-constituent relationship between democratization and land politics, contributing to the understanding of land's role in political-economic transitions.
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Forging the Nation, Siusue Mark
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- 2023
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