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Sebastian Strangio is a journalist and author focusing on Southeast Asia. Since 2008, his reporting from across the region has appeared in more than 30 leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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Posts tagged "UWSA"
Why Is Burma Holding an Election?

Why Is Burma Holding an Election?

The military junta has no intention of surrendering power.
After Burma poll, conflict looms

After Burma poll, conflict looms

Burma’s history is marked by insurgencies and ethnic tension. Next month’s poll could see them bubble over into armed conflict.
REVIEW: 'The Golden Triangle', by Ko-Lin Chin

REVIEW: ‘The Golden Triangle’, by Ko-Lin Chin

BURMA’S United Wa State Army is seen by many Western law enforcement agencies as one of the most powerful drug-trafficking organizations in the world. Since signing a cease-fire agreement with the Burmese government in 1989, the 20,000-strong UWSA has been granted control of Wa Special State—an isolated and mountainous region of Shan State in Burma’s...