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Understanding Myanmar: Conflict, History, and Geopolitics

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Understanding Myanmar: Conflict, History, and Geopolitics

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Join us this Monday, April 14th, at 6:00 PM at the library for an insightful discussion on the ongoing conflict in Myanmar. Explore the nation's complex history, from the legacy of Aung San Suu Kyi's father to the recent devastating earthquake, and gain a deeper understanding of its current political and geopolitical landscape.

As always, below you will find your reading and listening list:

https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/myanmar-history-coup-military-rule-ethnic-conflict-rohingya

https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/c22ylwnm5zgt

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/jan/31/myanmar-military-coup-anniversary

https://open.spotify.com/episode/21Vps8yxC1EIKXnQQzVXZn?si=swHNtrlzR2aTipz-1tFvCw

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/2023/4/16/23685037/myanmars-brutal-war-civil-strife-tatmadaw

https://www.crisisgroup.org/asia/south-east-asia/myanmar/will-myanmars-devastating-earthquake-impact-its-civil-war

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