| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 35 pages) : color map |
| Series |
Asia report ; no. 290 |
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ICG Asia report ; no. 290.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Buddhist nationalism in Myanmar and the region -- The rise of MaBaTha -- Explaining MaBaTha's popularity -- Assessing the risk of violence and government's policy response -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"Since the start of the political liberalisation in 2011, Myanmar has been troubled by an upsurge in extreme Buddhist nationalism, anti-Muslim hate speech and deadly communal violence, not only in Rakhine state but across the country. The most prominent nationalist organisation is the Association for the Protection of Race and Religion (commonly referred to by its Burmese-language acronym, MaBaTha), made up of monks, nuns and laypeople. The government has focused considerable effort on curtailing this group and pushing the top Buddhist authority in Myanmar to ban it. Yet these efforts have been largely ineffective at weakening the appeal of nationalist narratives and organisations, and have probably even enhanced them. However uncomfortable it may be, a more nuanced understanding of the sources of social support for MaBaTha, as opposed to simplistic one-dimensional portrayals, is vital if the government and Myanmar's international partners are to find effective ways to address the challenges posed by radical nationalism and reduce risks of violence"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"5 September 2017." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ICG, viewed September 8, 2017) |
| Subject |
ʼA myuiʺ Bhāsā Sāsanā Kā kyvayʻ Coṅʻʹ rhokʻ reʺ ʼA phvaiʹ.
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Buddhism and state -- Burma
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Radicalism -- Burma
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Radicalism -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Nationalism -- Burma
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Radicalism -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
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Buddhism and state.
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Nationalism.
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Politics and government.
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Radicalism.
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| SUBJECT |
Burma -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Burma.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group, issuing body.
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