 Thaksin and the Tyrants
The Thai prime minister risks jeopardizing long-term relations by doing business with Burma’s military rulers.
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 Great Expectations
Thaksin Shinawatra is the toast of Thailand, but can the kingdom’s prime minister duplicate his domestic feats on the regional stage?
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 Have the Students Been Dismissed?
The pro-democracy protests in August 1988 were spearheaded by students. But a lack of coordination with Burma’s opposition party and the passage of time are forcing the movement to review its strategy.
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 The Doc’s Legacy
Mahathir Mohamad is best known for his anti-Western vitriol and for transforming Malaysian society and politics.
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 Securing Democracy
By tolerating strong-arm tactics elsewhere, Washington is sending Rangoon a mixed message.
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BOOK REVIEW
 A Comparative Perspective
An Indonesian scholar compares the development experiences of Thailand, Burma and Indonesia.
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THE BACK PAGE
 The Back Page
A spark from a rubbish heap can burn down a palace. (A Burmese proverb)
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