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North Korea and Myanmar, divergent paths, Andray Abrahamian

eng

Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-234) and index

index present

non fiction

North Korea and Myanmar

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Andray Abrahamian

divergent paths

"North Korea and Myanmar (Burma) are Asia's most mysterious, tragic stories. They were the region's most militarized and repressed societies, sitting out the greatest wealth creation project in the history of the world, one that created a belt of middle classes, comfort and security from Singapore to Japan. They were self-isolating and under sanctions by the international community"--, Provided by publisherNorth Korea and Myanmar (Burma) are Asias most mysterious, tragic stories. For decades they were infamous as the regions most militarized and repressed societies, self-isolated and under sanctions by the international community while, from Singapore to Japan, the rest of Asia saw historic wealth creation and growing middle class security. For Burma, the threat was internal: insurgent factions clashed with the government and each other. For North Korea, it was external: a hostile superpowerthe United Statesand a far more successful rival stateSouth Koreaoccupying half of the Korean peninsula. Over time, Myanmar defeated its enemies, giving it space to explore a form of democratization and openness that has led to reintegration into international society. Meanwhile, North Koreas regime believes its nuclear arsenalthe primary reason for their pariah statusis vital to survival. -- c From publisher's description

Introduction : why these countries -- Cobbled and cut -- Militaries first, economies second -- Becoming pariah states -- Ideologies -- Propagation and control -- Sanctions -- Why Myanmar and not North Korea? -- Conclusion : what now?