A War the World Ignores

 

The Hidden History of Burma: Race, Capitalism, and the Crisis of Democracy in the 21st Century, by Thant Myint-U, is an insider view of the contemporary history of Burma. The author was a child when his family left Burma, but when the military rule of the country appear to loosen up a decade ago, he returned.  He acted as an advisor of sorts for the government during this more relaxed time.

Thant Myint-U is a knowledgeable guide of Burma’s post-colonial woes.  This book will give you insights into the challenges the country faces – and faces anew as the military rule of Burma has returned (after the publication of this book).  As of this writing, various rebel factions based  along ethnic identities are fighting the military government for a “federal” system to adequately represent Burma's diversity.