October, 2004 - Volume 12 No.9

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One Down, Two to Go
The sacking of Khin Nyunt and the dismantling of his military intelligence network heighten the political intrigue in Burma, writes Aung Zaw.

Maj-Gen Kyaw Win—Renaissance Spy
What the purge of military intelligence officers means for Kyaw Win is unclear, but no matter what happens the former deputy spy chief could always find work as a freelance photographer, writes Bruce Hawke.

The Spook goes Down
Bruce Hawke takes a look at the fall of Asia’s longest-serving intelligence chief.


Junta Knows Best
Recent developments at the top levels of government have vindicated longtime Burma pessimists, writes Dominic Faulder.

A Yen to Help the Junta
Yuki Akimoto demystifies Japan’s resumption of aid to Burma.

The Price of Exploitation
Thai factory owners face huge claims after a judge rules for Burmese migrants, reports Colin Baynes from Mae Sot.


CULTURE
Burma’s Unfinished Symphony
Despite repeated efforts to build a Western-style orchestra in Burma, the days of a Burmese National Symphony are still just a midsummer night’s dream.

BOOK REVIEW
Behind the Palace Walls
A new book traces the history of the Burmese intelligence network, reviewed by Aung Zaw.

A History of the Chin
Mikael Gravers reviews the recently published study on Chin history and nationalism by former Chin National League for Democracy member Lian Sakhong.

THE BACK PAGE
The Back Page (October Issue)



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