Burma S Constitution And Elections Of 1974

Author : Albert D. Moscotti
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Burma's Constitution and Elections of 1974 by Albert D. Moscotti Pdf

In two parts: on the Constitution (Sections I-V) and on the Elections of 1974 and the Organizing of the New Government (Sections VI-X). Includes in the final section a commentary of the Constitution at the local level. Contains documents from the English language press, the text of the Constitution as published in English in 1974 and materials on major developments of 1974 such as chronologies on the making of the new Constitution and events relating to the election, a report on the Draft Constitution and information on the elections, the preparations for and results of a national referendum on the new Constitution. Material has been culled from a variety of sources, in particular the government-controlled newspapers, The Working People's Daily and The Guardian, which carry important texts, official government announcements and statements.

Author : Albert D. Moscotti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Burma
ISBN : OCLC:62612431

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Burma's Constitution and Elections of 1974 by Albert D. Moscotti Pdf

Author : Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509902101

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Constitutionalism and Legal Change in Myanmar by Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo Pdf

Myanmar's Constitution of 2008 was the 'road map' for the reform process that began in 2011. Despite extensive criticism of this Constitution for its emphasis on the role of the military, much progress has been made towards constitutional government and law reform. With the election of the opposition NLD to government in the general election of November 2015 and the presidential electoral college election of March 2016,now is the time to consider the Constitution, and prospects and needs for constitutional change as Myanmar moves towards democracy and the rule of law. Much has been made of the Constitution's rigidity, which is seen as an obstacle to reform and inconsistent with embracing the rule of law, human rights and multi-party democracy, especially with a rapidly transforming state and society. Nonetheless, the Constitution is also seen as having potential to be a very positive force for reform. Many issues arise now for constitutionalism and constitutional change: presidency; federalism and territorial governance; the status of minorities and freedom of religion; civil liberties in what is described as a 'discipline-flourishing democracy'; the courts, justice and the rule of law; the electoral system; and many more. This book is an attempt to gauge the extent and potential for the entrenchment of constitutionalism in Myanmar in a rapidly changing environment.

Author : Melissa Crouch
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509927371

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The Constitution of Myanmar by Melissa Crouch Pdf

This timely and accessible book is the first to provide a thorough analysis of the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar (Burma) in its historical, political and social context. The book identifies and articulates the principles of the Constitution through an in-depth analysis of legal and political processes and practises, particularly since the 1990s. The core argument of this book is that the 2008 Constitution is crucial to the establishment and maintenance of the military-state. The military-state promotes the leadership role of the military in governance based on a set of ideological commitments and a centralised form of organisation based on the concept of the Union. The book develops this argument by demonstrating how the process of constitution-making and the substance of the 2008 Constitution contribute to its lack of credibility and fuel demands for reform. The vision offered by the 2008 Constitution and its associated institutions has been the subject of fierce contestation, not least, for example, due to concerns over the militarisation of the state. This book is animated by debates over fundamental ideas such as the nature of democracy, the possibility of peace and federalism, the relationship between the executive and the legislature, relations between the Union government and sub-national governments, debates over judicial independence and the oversized role of the Tatmadaw (armed forces). Central to the future of the Constitution and the military-state is the role of the Tatmadaw, which will be a key determinant in any potential shift from the present highly centralised, partly-democratic Union to a federal or decentralised democratic system of governance.

Author : Marco Bünte,Björn Dressel
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317537663

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Politics and Constitutions in Southeast Asia by Marco Bünte,Björn Dressel Pdf

In recent years the constitutional landscape of Southeast Asia has changed tremendously. Against a worldwide background of liberalization, globalization, and democratization, states in the region have begun to alter their constitutions, reinforcing human rights provisions, and putting in place institutional safeguards, such as constitutional courts and human rights commissions. On closer examination, however, the picture is very complex, with constitutional developments differing greatly between states. This book explores a range of current constitutional developments in the different states of Southeast Asia through a distinct political lens. Drawing on comparative and single case studies, it considers various constitutional areas, including constitution drafting, human rights, legal safeguards and the continuing role of the military, sets constitutional developments in the wider political and historical context of each country, and makes comparisons both with Western democracies and with other developing regions. The book concludes by assessing overall how far constitutional practices and trajectories are converging towards a liberal Western model or towards a distinctly Southeast Asian model.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Burma
ISBN : UCR:31210024925495

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Background Notes, Burma by Anonim Pdf

Author : David I. Steinberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429724602

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Burma's Road Toward Development by David I. Steinberg Pdf

A liberalization of economic policies has inspired considerable economic growth and encouraged the development of Burma's natural resources, but, according to David Steinberg, the current military government is akin to previous civilian governments in its commitment to socialism as a vehicle for development. The economic flexibility demonstrated by the government has not been matched by political liberalization, and as a result, economic growth remains a captive of administrative and policy constraints. Steinberg traces the origins and acceptance of socialist thought and planning in Burma and shows how socialist ideology has had to be tempered with pragmatism in order to make economic development possible. Looking to Burma's future, he also points out two central problems facing the country: strained minority relations, which have kept the nation from developing a sense of unity, and difficulties with political succession brought on by the military regime's preoccupation with perpetuating its own leadership.

Author : Bertil Lintner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780429700583

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Burma In Revolt by Bertil Lintner Pdf

This book explains how Burma's booming drug production, insurgency, and counter-insurgency interrelate—and why the country has been unable to shake off thirty years of military rule and build a modern, democratic society.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UCR:31210014952038

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Human Rights and Democratization in Burma and Markup of H. Res. 262 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Pdf

Author : Ye Htut
Publisher : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814843577

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Myanmar’s Political Transition and Lost Opportunities (2010–2016) by Ye Htut Pdf

This book is about the politics of Myanmar under the reformist president Thein Sein. After taking office in March 2011, Thein Sein initiated the bloodless Myanmar Spring. He was able to transform Myanmar into a more transparent and dynamic society, bring Aung San Suu Kyi and other opposition activists into the political process, initiate a peace process with the ethnic armed organizations, reintegrate Myanmar into the international community after five decades of isolation, and, most importantly, for the first time since the country regained independence in 1948, he was able to enact the peaceful transfer of power from one elected government to another. But Thein Sein also lost opportunities to deliver what the people anticipated, and he failed to bring his USDP party to victory in the 2015 election. This book is not about the successes of the Thein Sein administration. Rather, it examines the reasons behind the lost opportunities in the transition to democracy. It draws on the author’s experiences as a member of Thein Sein’s cabinet as well as on extensive interviews with other cabinet members and politicians involved in the crucial events that took place between 2010 and 2016. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in this critical period of change for Myanmar.

Author : R. H. Taylor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1996-07-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0521564433

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The Politics of Elections in Southeast Asia by R. H. Taylor Pdf

This volume examines the countries in Southeast Asia that have conducted multi-party elections.

Author : Felix Thiam Kim Tan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811251375

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Myanmar's Fragmented Democracy: Transition Or Illusion? by Felix Thiam Kim Tan Pdf

The recent military coup in Myanmar perpetrated by the Tatmadaw has set the country back to the days of political uncertainty and military authoritarianism. This book examines how far the country has come since its nascent attempt at democratic reforms and democratisation in 2010.Each chapter considers some of the more prominent issues that have plagued Myanmar since political reforms started. First, there have been debates about the extent to which democratic reforms have been achieved since the Constitution was formalised in 2008. Second, what has been the significance of the three elections in 2010, 2015 and 2020? Third, how has the National League for Democracy transformed in the past decade? How far has the Union Solidarity and Development Party changed the political landscape? What roles did the Tatmadaw play in the last decade? Fourth, questions surrounding how the ethnic crisis, not least the Rohingya issue, have continued to dominate the country's political landscape in the last decade, thereby overshadowing its democratisation process.Finally, how far have these efforts at democracy demonstrated Myanmar's futile attempts at appeasing the domestic and international audience? Myanmar's relations with the global and regional community vis-à-vis the US, China, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have also taken a toll in the last decade. There is already a shift in power politics, especially with China determining the direction of Myanmar.Myanmar has been locked in a perpetual cycle transitioning between military authoritarianism and democratisation. These prevailing issues have led to a fragmented democracy and a lost opportunity to demonstrate its foray into a genuine democracy.

Author : Robert H. Taylor
Publisher : NUS Press
Page : 588 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Burma
ISBN : 9971694662

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The State in Myanmar by Robert H. Taylor Pdf

Author : Hongyi Chen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107043411

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Constitutionalism in Asia in the Early Twenty-First Century by Hongyi Chen Pdf

A systematic and up-to-date account of constitutional developments in sixteen Asian countries, including analysis from a comparative perspective.

Author : Donald M. Seekins
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781538101834

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Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) by Donald M. Seekins Pdf

Burma (Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country that is emerging from crisis after more than a half century of hard-line military rule and cultural, diplomatic and economic isolation. With the dissolution of its military regime, the State Peace and Development Council, in 2011, a formally civilian but military-dominated constitutional government was inaugurated. By 2012, Burma’s president, retired General Thein Sein, had established a working relationship with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the leader of the country’s pro-democracy movement since 1988, and after a 2012 by-election she and members of her opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), entered the new Union Parliament as legislators. However, even with the election victory of Daw Suu Kyi and the NLD in the General Election of November 2015, Burma faces daunting challenges: it is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast, fissured by longstanding ethnic conflicts that have made a nationwide peace agreement elusive and its people’s security and the environment are threatened by foreign economic exploitation. Religious discord is also widely evident, as Buddhist militants instigate violence against the country’s religious minorities, especially Muslims. Today Burma’s prospects are the most hopeful they have been for over half a century, as the country takes steps along the road to a more open society and economy. This edition of the Historical Dictionary of Burma (Myanmar) encompasses not only current developments, but also Burma’s over 1,500 years-old recorded history and the most important features of its cultures, ethnicity, religions, society and economy. This is done through achronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.