Les meilleurs podcasts Insight Myanmar (2024)

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Barry Lapping 2:27:50

1d ago2:27:50

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Episode #245: Barry Lapping shares his spiritual odyssey from the turbulence of the Vietnam War era and counterculture movement, to the serene hills of Bodhgaya, India, to becoming a vipassana meditation teacher in western Massachusetts. His story begins with a chance encounter with a captivating magazine photo of a meditator in the mountains of Ne…

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Spirals and Snowballs 1:54:23

5d ago1:54:23

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Episode #244: Matthew Arnold details the aftermath of Operation 1027, and how this has dramatically shifted the landscape of conflict in Myanmar. The junta's inability to maintain control, compounded by losing key territories, showcases a dramatic shift in power dynamics. Arnold emphasizes that the ceasefire brokered by China, although seemingly si…

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A River Runs Through It 1:40:14

12d ago1:40:14

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Episode #243: Kenneth Wong, a Burmese language teacher and translator, visited Thailand to connect with compatriots who have sought refuge there due to the conflict in Myanmar. While he enjoyed his stay in Mae Sot, a town with a significant Burmese presence, he soon realized that it was quite different for Burmese refugees: after a fraught journey …

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The Borders of Conflict 1:43:21

19d ago1:43:21

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Episode #242: The situation at the Myanmar-India border exemplifies the intersection of regional geopolitics, ethnic dynamics, and national security concerns. Angshuman Choudhury, a policy analyst, emphasizes that the northeast region of India, with its proximity and historical ties to Myanmar, plays a pivotal role in India's strategic calculus. Th…

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Promises Unfulfilled 1:19:50

23d ago1:19:50

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Episode #241: “When we look back now, it's easier to look at that [transition] period darkly and dismiss it and say it was kind of a mirage,” says Timothy McLaughlin. “I do think there was there was were some real things happening and definitely benefits. Was it equal across the board? Of course not. And was it halting? Yes, for sure.” McLaughlin, …

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Beyond Impunity 1:47:24

26d ago1:47:24

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Episode #240: Isabel Todd, speaking on behalf of the Special Advisory Council for Myanmar (SAC-M), provides a profound insight into the current situation in Myanmar, focusing on the country's struggle for justice and human rights amidst ongoing military atrocities. A critical aspect of Todd's discussion is the international community's response to …

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Broken Dreams in the Land of Smiles 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

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Episode #239: Phil Robertson paints a harrowing picture of the plight of Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand. He describes how migrant workers, driven by economic desperation from Myanmar, are ensnared in a system of exploitation and abuse on arriving in Thailand, despite legal frameworks intended to protect them. They face stagnant wages, hazardou…

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The Great Escape 2:28:50

1M ago2:28:50

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Episode #238: Helene Maria Kyed, a senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies. sheds light on the phenomenon of military defections since the 2021 coup. Historically, defections were rare and there wasn't even a Burmese term for it. Prior to the coup, soldiers might desert, but not defect, driven by dissatisfaction rather t…

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Sketching Out the Journey 57:54

1M ago57:54

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Episode #237: Dragos Badita, a seeker of wisdom and a skilled artist from Romania, embarked on a transformative journey to Myanmar in 2019. His desire to delve deeper into Buddhism and meditation led him to the Pa Auk Monastery, where he spent weeks immersing himself in practice. But beyond meditation, Dragos, with his artist's eye, meticulously ma…

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Debbie Stothard 2:01:10

1M ago2:01:10

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Episode #236: Debbie's life has been a remarkable journey, spanning continents and causes, and fueled by an unwavering commitment to activism and human rights. Born in Malaysia, Debbie’s early experiences as a crime reporter ignited her lifelong dedication to advocacy. Her journalism skills—honed in a landscape where women reporters were rare—provi…

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At the Crossroads of Conflict 1:22:04

1M ago1:22:04

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Episode #235: Peter Morris shares his informed and detailed views on the ongoing challenges and the imminent potential of Myanmar's Spring Revolution. A lawyer and journalist by trade, Morris discusses the critical need for Western support, particularly from the U.S., to bolster the revolution, emphasizing the strategic and humanitarian benefits su…

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Beyond the Barricades 2:24:28

2M ago2:24:28

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Episode #234: Ye Htet joins the podcast to discuss his nuanced and evolving perspective on the efficacy and philosophy of non-violence in the face of Myanmar's turbulent political climate. Initially skeptical, Ye Htet's journey towards embracing non-violence began amid widespread protests following the military coup. His turning point came from div…

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Workers Strike Back 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Episode #233: Jeff Vogt, Legal Director of the Solidarity Center and member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Governing Body, discusses significant labor issues in Myanmar since the 2021 military coup. Vogt explains the role of ILO Conventions 87 and 29, which Myanmar has ratified, focusing on the right to freedom of association and th…

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No Diplomatic Immunity 1:28:44

2M ago1:28:44

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Episode #232: Kasit Piromya exemplifies a life dedicated to the service of his country and human rights. From a long-standing career as a Thai diplomat to a post-retirement shift into politics, Khun Kasit has transitioned into a vocal advocate for democracy and civil liberties. With an unfiltered candor rare among politicians, he recently lambasted…

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An Outsized Influence (Emergency Edition) 55:34

2M ago55:34

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In the charged atmosphere following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, a young Burmese, known as Little Activist on Twitter, radically changed from his previous political apathy to a total engagement in activism. He abandoned his studies in engineering, rejecting a degree from what he deemed an illegitimate regime. Instead, he channeled his efforts into…

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Riches, Resources, and Revolutions 1:46:30

2M ago1:46:30

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Episode #231: Guillaume de Langre, a former adviser to the Myanmar Ministry of Electricity and Energy, addressing the military regime’s urgent need to exploit the country’s natural resources to keep afloat in the nation’s ruined economy. He first notes that while valuable ores and minerals, like gold, silver, lithium, and jade, have been integral t…

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Call It A Revolution (Emergency Edition) 1:52:20

2M ago1:52:20

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Anthony Davis, a seasoned analyst deeply immersed in the nuances of insurgency and military affairs in the Asia-Pacific, including Myanmar, sits down with us today. He begins by articulating the palpable and sweeping resolve for change he sees across Burmese society— a collective epiphany that transcends ethnic lines and generations. And it isn't m…

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Taming the Tiger 1:40:06

2M ago1:40:06

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Episode #230: “Unfortunately, in 2020, after the NLD won a landslide election, there was a military coup. And [then] the PDF resistance started. I took part in the resistance as I had years before, but there is a difference this time, too,” explains Nway. Inspired by his mother, an active participant in politics since Ne Win's 1962 coup, Nway's inv…

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Leon Kennedy 2:10:49

3M ago2:10:49

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Episode #229: Leon Kennedy's life is a chronicle of personal struggle. Growing up in an era of historical significance, his parents were heavily involved in the Civil Rights Movement, with figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks frequent visitors to his grandparent's home. But when his parents divorced, the pain and the absence of a male…

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Shan Chronicles 2:13:42

3M ago2:13:42

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Episode #228: Jane Ferguson speaks about her recent book, Repossessing Shanland: Myanmar, Thailand, and a Nation-State Deferred. The book’s title refers to Shan attempts to reclaim their land and community after many years of conflict. Ferguson explains that contemporary concepts of identity—like “ethnicity”—are often mistakenly used to interpret t…

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Above the Fray 2:01:49

3M ago2:01:49

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Episode #227: Nathan Ruser, a specialist at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), is an expert in geo-mapping. Building on his experience using satellite imagery to track human rights violations in areas like Syria and Shenzhen, Ruser has begun analyzing the unique nature of the conflict in Myanmar. Influenced by the country’s geographi…

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The Long Road Home (Bonus Shorts) 1:13:34

3M ago1:13:34

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Episode #226: After the National League for Democracy (NLD) party’s landslide victory in 2015, Ko Ko Gyi remembers thinking to himself, “Okay, this is the time to retire from my activism, so let's just relax. I felt forced to retire." This is now a rueful memory as Ko Ko Gyi looks back over some of the key moments in his decades-long struggle for M…

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Jonathan Crowley, Part 3 2:09:35

3M ago2:09:35

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Episode #225: In this third part of the ongoing discussion with Jonathan Crowley, we delve deeper into his experiences as an Assistant Teacher in the S.N. Goenka tradition of Vipassana meditation. Jonathan starts off by saying how he was moved by his appointment as an assistant teacher, but also candidly describes how aspiring teachers learn the im…

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Rage Against the Regime 1:46:37

3M ago1:46:37

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Episode #224: Saw Htee Char, working under a pseudonym for safety reasons, has been heavily involved in Myanmar since the devastating Cyclone Nargis in 2008. Recognizing a significant gap in accessible, reliable information about the conflict in Myanmar, Saw Htee Char established the Substack page, Burma Coup Resistance Notes. Contrary to the often…

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Thinzar Shunlei Yi 2:22:45

4M ago2:22:45

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Episode #223: Raised in a Myanmar military compound, Thinzar Shunlei Yi grew up sheltered from her nation's realities. University life exposed her to diverse ethnic narratives, challenging her military-centric worldview. Embracing democracy through literature and the internet, she grappled with guilt over the military's oppression. Her activism too…

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Barry Lapping 2:27:50

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Spirals and Snowballs 1:54:23

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A River Runs Through It 1:40:14

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The Borders of Conflict 1:43:21

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Promises Unfulfilled 1:19:50

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Beyond Impunity 1:47:24

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Broken Dreams in the Land of Smiles 1:09:46

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The Great Escape 2:28:50

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Sketching Out the Journey 57:54

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Debbie Stothard 2:01:10

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At the Crossroads of Conflict 1:22:04

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Beyond the Barricades 2:24:28

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Workers Strike Back 56:23

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No Diplomatic Immunity 1:28:44

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An Outsized Influence (Emergency Edition) 55:34

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Riches, Resources, and Revolutions 1:46:30

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Call It A Revolution (Emergency Edition) 1:52:20

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Taming the Tiger 1:40:06

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Leon Kennedy 2:10:49

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Shan Chronicles 2:13:42

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Above the Fray 2:01:49

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The Long Road Home (Bonus Shorts) 1:13:34

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Jonathan Crowley, Part 3 2:09:35

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Rage Against the Regime 1:46:37

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Thinzar Shunlei Yi 2:22:45

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