| Editorial_July 2006 |
 AIDS: Burma’s Shadowy Mass Export HIV/AIDS in Burma approaches epidemic proportions, threatening the entire region. Burma’s generals are doing nothing to combat the spread of the disease, writes Andrew Marshall, author of the book The Trouser People. |
 East Timor’s Fate in the Balance Three years after the United Nations handed over sovereignty to East Timor its forces might have to return again to restore peace and political order. John McBeth reports from Jakarta on the crisis. |
 The Graying of the Tatmadaw Burma’s military claims its senior ranks are being rejuvenated, but Aung Zaw challenges this in an in-depth review of the structure of the top echelons of power. |
 On Patrol with the Shan State Army They wait months for meager pay and exist on basic rations, but soldiers of Shan State Army-South never lack morale. Michael Black and Roland Fields report from the army’s headquarters in Loi Taileng. |
 Thailand’s Political Bruisers Back in the Ring With celebrations of their king’s accession to the throne behind them, Thailand’s political leaders have returned to the fray. The outcome of the resumed political battle is still unclear, reports Dan Smith from Bangkok. |
 The Mother Who Was Overlooked Aung San Suu Kyi was a small child when her father, Aung San, was assassinated. Her mother was therefore the guiding force behind her development into a brave and principled political figure, writes Kyaw Zwa Moe. |
 Betting on the Ball Huge amounts of money are changing hands as Burmese football fans succumb to the betting frenzy sparked by the World Cup contest in Germany. Clive Parker, Khun Sam and Ko Thet take a combined look at the phenomenon. |
 Star-struck Soccer Fans When Burmese football fans talk about stars they’re not only referring to Beckham and Co but to constellations that could influence results of World Cup matches. Khin Maung Soe reports on the Burmese betting superstition. |
 Superstition, Rumor and Gun Law Burma at the Turn of the 21st Century, an academic study of Burmese history, is long on humorous anecdotes but short on real political analysis, says reviewer Bertil Lintner. |
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 Forgotten Children Migrant street kids from Burma looking for work in Thai border towns become easy prey for pedophiles. Yeni and Sai Silp report from Mae Sot, on the Thai-Burmese border. |
 The Tightening Net International efforts to stamp out the sexual abuse of children are becoming more organized and sophisticated, and pedophiles are more at risk than ever. Jim Andrews reports on developments. |
 Victims of Border Predators Phil Thornton in Mae Sot reports on the case against one foreigner, accused of molesting young boys, and meets a senior police officer determined to find and prosecute pedophiles in his district. |
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