Citizenship in Myanmar : Ways of Being in and from Burma

Leon Ma. Guerrero (1915–82), a top-notch writer and diplomat, served six Philippine presidents, beginning with President Manuel L. Quezon and ending with President Ferdinand E. Marcos. In this first full-length biography, Guerrero’s varied career as writer and diplomat is highlighted from an amateur student editor and associate editor of a prestigious magazine to ambassador to different countries that reflected then the exciting directions of Philippine foreign policy. But did you know that he served as public prosecutor in the notorious Nalundasan murder case, involving the future Philippine president? Did you also know that during his stint as ambassador to the Court of Saint James he wrote his prize-winning biography of Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal? Learn more about him in this fully documented biography recounting with much detail from his correspondence the genesis and evolution of his thinking about the First Filipino, which is the apposite title of his magnum opus. 1. Ethnic Politics And Citizenship In History / Martin Smith -- 2. Representation And Citizenship In The Future Integration Of Ethnic Armed Actors In Myanmar/burma / Helene Maria Kyed And Mikael Gravers -- Special Contribution : The Way Forward For Peace, Stability And Progress In Burma/myanmar/ By Nai Hongsa -- 3. National Political Dialogue And Practices Of Citizenship In Myanmar / Matthew J. Walton -- 4. Citizenship And Minority Rights : The Role Of National Race Affairs Ministers In Myanmar's 2008 Constitution / Ardeth Maung Thawnhmung And Yadana -- Special Contribution : Karenni People At A Glance / By Khu Oo Reh -- 5. Myanmar's Youth And The Question Of Citizenship / Marie Lall -- Special Contribution : I Am A Citizen Of Myanmar / By Aung Naing Oo -- 6. The Value Of Life : Citizenship, Entitlement And Moral Legibility In Provincial Myanmar / Gerard Mccarthy -- Special Contribution : How I Became Shan / By Sai Kheunsai -- 7. Conflict And Mass Violence In Arakan (rakine State) : The 1942 Events And Political Identity Formation / Jacques P. Leider -- 8. Exploring The Issue Of Citizenship In Rakhine State / Derek Tonkin -- Special Contribution : Rohingya And Nationality Status In Myanmar / By Nurul Islam -- 9. Myanmar's Other Muslims : The Case Of The Kaman / Nyi Nyi Kyaw -- Special Contribution : Interview With P'doh Kweh Htoo Win Edited By Ashley South, Marie Lall. Based On Papers Presented At A July 2015 Conference On 'burma/myanmar In Transition : Connectivity, Changes And Challenges' Held At Chiang Mai University.--page Ix. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Myanmar is going through a period of profound and contested transition. The country has experienced widespread if sometimes uneven reforms, including the start of a peace process between the government and Myanmar Army, and some two dozen ethnic armed organizations, which had long been fighting for greater autonomy from the militarized and Burman-dominated state. This book brings together chapters by Burmese and foreign experts, and contributions from community and political leaders, who discuss the meaning of citizenship in Myanmar/Burma. The book explores citizenship in relation to three broad categories: issues of identity and conflict; debates around concepts and practices of citizenship; and inter- and intra-community issues, including Buddhist-Muslim relations. This is the first volume to address these issues, understanding and resolving which will be central to Myanmar's continued transition away from violence and authoritarianism