| Editorial_March 2006 |
 Papering Over the Cracks Despite deep divisions within Burma’s military, Snr-Gen Than Shwe shows no signs of relinquishing power. By Aung Zaw. |
 A Growing Tatmadaw Despite modest beginnings, Burma’s armed forces are now among the most powerful in the region. |
 An Assured Political Future Clive Parker looks at how the Burmese military is set to gain from the country’s contentious National Convention. |
 Running Scared Yeni examines the Burmese military’s use of volunteers and talks to a recent deserter. |
 The Longest Fight The Karen National Union recently marked 57 years of insurgency against the Burmese. Shah Paung and Harry Priestley report. |
 Big Brother Calls John McBeth looks ahead to Indonesian president Yudhoyona’s upcoming visit to Burma. |
 Out with the Old Mass development is threatening to destroy the traditional charms of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. By Sai Silp. |
 ‘The Sound of One Hand Clapping’ Recent administrative changes in Burma have done nothing to suggest a change in the leading generals’ approach to political dialogue, says Dominic Faulder. |
 When the Gloves Come Off Timothy Syrota investigates the world of Katchii boxing on the Thailand-Burma border. |
 A Question of Identity Pavin Chachavaipongpun’s Plastic Nation examines what it means to be Thai. Reviewed by Bertil Lintner. |
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