Books
The Irrawaddy “Books” section offers you insightful reviews of volumes on a vast array of issues ranging from culture and politics to ethnic issues and geopolitics, as well as memoirs and other books about Myanmar and Southeast Asia.
American Sideshow in Southeast Asia
Washington’s first ambassador to ASEAN offers deep insights and invaluable lessons on US diplomacy in Myanmar and beyond.
Assamese Journalist Shines Light on One of Asia’s Murkiest Conflicts
A new book by Rajeev Bhattacharyya charts the history of ULFA, which continues to battle the Indian government, including from bases in northern Sagaing Region.
US Spy Memoir Perpetuates Myths About Myanmar Military’s ‘Anti-Drug’ Efforts
In his new book, former Yangon CIA station chief Barry Broman is either ignorant of, or covering up, the Myanmar military’s historic involvement in the drug trade.
Trailblazing Account Captures Complexities of Northeast Myanmar’s UWSA
In a new book, Singaporean anthropologist Andrew Ong looks at life under the Wa Army and the nature of the group’s relationships with the Myanmar military and China.
Myanmar’s Warrior Princess: Opium Queen Olive Yang
A new book explores the controversial life of a Kokang legend who pioneered the opium trade in the Golden Triangle and played a decades-long role in the region’s shadowy politics.
The Quality of Mercy in Myanmar
A new book by Hugo Slim analyses the current state of humanitarianism and should be required reading for aid agencies in Myanmar.
Myanmar Regime Learning From China’s Expertise at Media Manipulation
A new book details how Beijing has built a media and information empire that seeks to influence countries around Asia and the rest of the world.
Ex-Military Officers’ Books Offer Distorted History of Myanmar
Self-serving accounts by insiders are short on accuracy but offer some insight into the military’s blinkered view of its role in politics and national security.
No Place to Call Home in the Junta’s Myanmar
The military regime’s campaign of terror means more and more people are being driven from their homes.
Pro-Military at Heart, Myanmar Ex-Minister Once Dubbed a ‘Reformer’ Reveals True Colors
U Soe Thane, once hailed as the int’l face of U Thein Sein’s 2011 reforms, writes in his latest book that the military should have overthrown the NLD govt much...
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