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Part I: Identity and Equality -- Chapter 1. Challenges Facing India, Myanmar and Thailand: The Future of Democratic Progress (Chosein Yamahata, Yoshikazu Mikami and Terapatt Vannaruemol) -- Chapter 2. "The Revolution of the Spirit" and Beyond: The Role of Social Transformation in Aung San Suu Kyi's Political Philosophy (Michal Lubina) -- Chapter 3. Environmental Awareness as a Trigger in Constructing Ethnic Identity among the Tangkhul Nagas, Northeast India (Satoshi Ota) -- Chapter 4. Reducing the Level of Ethno-Cultural Tensions in Thailand: Transformation through National Unity with Otherness (Takashi Tsukamoto) -- Chapter 5. Muslim Women in Modern India: Public Debates from Identity to Religious Freedom to the Citizenship Amendment Act (Kanupriya Dua) -- Chapter 6. Seeking Common Ground and Reconciliation: Islam, Thai Citizenship and Multiculturalism (Takashi Tsukamoto) -- Chapter 7. Unfairness to Fairness: The (Im)Possible Way to Promote Gender Equality in Thai Politics ( Pradit Chinudomsud and Thanikun Chantra) -- Chapter 8. Social Policies as Vehicles of Transformation for Women in India: Review of the Post-Globalisation Era (Rekha Mistry and Anuj Ghanekar) -- Chapter 9. "The West Betrayed?" Buddhism, the Lady and Xenophobia in Myanmar/Burma (Donald M. Seekins) -- Part II: Grassroots Communication -- Chapter 10. Borderland Economies, Service Delivery, Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration: Beyond Myanmar's Moribund Peace Process (Bobby Anderson) -- Chapter 11. Grassroots Mobilisation after a Large-Scale Disaster: Examining the Effects of Saving Groups in Myanmar (Naw Thiri May Aye) -- Chapter 12. Transforming Differences through Women's Initiatives in Myanmar: Forging an Inter-Ethnic Alliance for Grassroots Peace (Makiko Takeda) -- Chapter 13. Education Model Development of Media Health Literacy for Adolescents in Upper Northern Thailand: A Process of Change for Social Upliftment (Kwanfa Sriprapandh) -- Chapter 14. Bridging Divides in Northeast India: Rethinking Nationalism and Democratic Communication towards a Common Cause (Malem Ningthouja) -- Chapter 15. Media Literacy in Thailand as a Key in Communication to Strengthen Democratic Society (Pimonpan Chainan) -- Chapter 16. Turbulence in Thailand? The Thai Digital Civil Rights Movement and a 'Pro-human' Contract for the Web (Michael J. Day and Merisa Skulsuthavong) -- Chapter 17. Japan's Democracy Assistance to Myanmar: Few Seeds in Infertile Soil (David M. Potter) -- Chapter 18. Strengthening Civic Vision to Bridge Divisions (Chosein Yamahata and Makiko Takeda).

This book discusses the shifting regional geopolitical engagements and development of rearranged connections emerging among ASEAN and non-ASEAN actors. First, the book focuses on the crucial discourse surrounding the Indo-Pacific region, including its challenges, continuity, and relevance. The discussion highlights the growing influence of regional actors such as India, Thailand, Japan, and the US, particularly in the context of a pressing question of collaboration versus containment amidst Chinas rise. The book delves into various topics, such as geopolitical anxieties, economic strength, foreign policy, international relations, development, and security promotion in South and Southeast Asia, through the lenses of ASEAN centrality and the Indo-Pacific strategy. Second, the volume emphasizes on the escalating tensions and the worsening crises in the region that cause major anxieties and the subsequent realignment and new alignment of countries relationships. Among several chapters of the volume, a large Indo-China state, Myanmar, takes a special place in the books discussions as it has grown as an important ground for a resource/energy race among geopolitically strategic partners. Additionally, Myanmar has the potential to become a balancer in ASEAN. Therefore, any positive development and change in course of relations to Myanmar, particularly with its neighbors, Japan, and Russia, in both historical and contemporary contexts, can have a significant impact not only on Myanmars course towards peace, democracy, and security, but also regional stability. The editors and contributors examine the unique position of ASEAN, with a focus on ASEAN centrality as a platform for addressing anxieties and building relationships to bridge the gap between world and regional players, including both friends and foes. Overall, the volume provides valuable insights into the Indo-Pacific regions complex dynamics, including cooperation and collaboration among regional actors for long-term stability and prosperity. The interdisciplinary composition of the book invites readers from various backgrounds to engage with constructive debates on general perception, contextual discussion, and the highlights of engaged research from local and international perspectives

Part I: Introduction: Challenging Reality -- Chapter 1 Post-Coup Myanmar: Military, Divisions and Atrocities -- Chapter 2 NLD's Governance in Myanmar's Short-lived Democracy: Reforms, Weakness and Challenges -- Chapter 3 Aung San Suu Kyi's Leadership and its Contradictions: General Election of November 2020 -- Part II: Struggling Myanmar -- Chapter 4 Language Policy, Ethnic Identity, and Majority-Minority Relations in Myanmar -- Chapter 5 A Threatened Identity in Chinland of Burma/Myanmar: A Glimpse of Freedom of Religion and Belief -- Chapter 6 Development Policy and Processes in Kachin State: Development from Above during the Ceasefire Period (1994-2010) -- Chapter 7 Ethnic Children at the Thai-Burma Border: Community-Based Organizations Protecting the Rights and Equality -- Chapter 8 The Role of Tatmadaw in Myanmar's Transformation: A Burmese Version of Indonesia's Dwifungsi -- Chapter 9 Failure of Third Force's Role in Unlinking Myanmar's Political Changes with Aung San Suu Kyi -- Part III: Conclusion: A Promising Future? -- Chapter 10 Hope at the End of the Tunnel: Myanmar's Civil Disobedience Movement and Moving Toward a More Inclusive Myanmar -- Chapter 11 Fracturing the Monolith: Could Military Defections End the Dictatorship in Myanmar? -- Chapter 12 For Myanmar from my Adopted Country: Collective Resistance and New Revolution against Military Dictatorship -- Chapter 13 The National Unity Government: Legitimacy and Recognition -- Chapter 14 Japan's "Special Relations" to Serious Warning: A Potential Change in Course? -- Index.

Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I Transition and the Periphery -- 1 Myanmar's Path to Democracy from 2016-2021: Progress, Limitations and Disruptions -- Deepening Crises: An Overview -- Reflections from the Periphery: The Kyainseikgyi Flood -- Reflections from the Pandemic, Election, and Coup: Chapter Highlights -- References -- 2 The Role of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's Transition (2011-2021) -- Introduction -- The Asymmetry of Power -- Tatmadaw's Planned Political System -- The 2011 Reforms -- Aung San Suu Kyi's Dilemma -- Navigating the Disciplined Democracy -- The Uneasy but Manageable Cohabitation -- The Second Plebiscite and the Fourth Coup -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Human Security and the Roles of Ethnic Women's Organisations in Transitional Myanmar -- Introduction -- Human Security -- Security, Development, and Peace -- Human Security Challenges in Myanmar -- A Case of Mon Women's Organization (MWO) -- Promotion of Human Security by MWO -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Evaluation of the Equality of Education on Basic Education Standard in Chin State, Burma/Myanmar -- Introduction -- Brief Background of Chin State -- Overview of Basic Education in Burma/Myanmar -- Evaluation on Basic Education System in Chin State -- State Government's Weak Decision-Making Power -- Teacher Insufficiency and Incompetency -- Promotion of School Level -- Insecurity -- Poor School Infrastructure -- The Border Areas and Ethnic National Races Youth Development Schools (Na Ta La) -- Evaluation of the Situation on Basic Education Standard in Chin State -- References -- 5 Non-State Actors on the IDPs in Kachin: Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Protection of Justice -- Background of the Kachin Conflict.

Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Chapter 1: Crossing Borders in South and Southeast Asia: Assessing Existing Problems through a New Lens -- Foundation of Academic Diplomacy -- Empowering the Poor, Protecting Rights and Promoting Equality -- Cooperation, Partnership and Human Security -- References -- Chapter 2: Addressing Urban Poverty through Empowerment and Inclusion in India -- Prologue -- Facets of Urban Poverty -- Urban Governance in Poverty Eradication -- Empowerment Vis-à-Vis Inclusion -- Institutionalizing Empowerment and Inclusion -- Building Institutions -- Epilogue -- Urban Poverty Narratives in India -- References -- Chapter 3: Development Efforts towards Ecological Sustainability in Calcutta: Transformation of a Metropolis -- Introduction -- Foundation of the City, its Evolution and Impact on Regional Ecosystem -- East Calcutta Wetlands-Life Support System of the Metropolis in the Process of Transformation -- Metropolitan Planning and Development Efforts -- Ecological Threats-Summary -- Encroachment of Wetlands -- Fall of Piezometric Surface -- Destruction of Mangrove Ecosystem of Sundarbans -- Siltation and Blocking of the Canals and Waterways -- Congestion of Open Space -- Loss of Small Water Bodies Owing to Urban Expansion -- Need for Alternative Strategy -- Responding to Ecological Imperatives for Urban Development Programmes -- Using the Concept of Urban Agriculture -- Ensuring Participation of Urban Communities Dependent on Waste Recycling in the Process of Decision Making -- Introducing the Concept of Ecological Planning as a Tool for Metropolitan Planning -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: De facto State Religion as a Threat to Freedom of Religion and Belief: Case Study of Ethnic Chin Christians in Burma/Myanmar -- Introduction.

Part I Fairness, Equality and Freedom -- Chapter 1: Forces of Change: Social Transformation from the Lens of Academic Diplomacy -- Chapter 2: Justice and Fairness: Reflections from a Short Look at the Philosophy of John Rawls -- Chapter 3: Building Equality and Social Cohesion in Myanmar: Plurilingualism as a Platform for Establishing Peace Culture -- Chapter 4- The Origin of Minority Problem: Thailand -- Chapter 5: Prees Freedom Under the Government of Aung San Suu Kyi: The First 5 Years -- Part II Communication, Participation and Challenges -- Chapter 6: Climate Change Communication in Southeast Asia from Journalist Perspective in the Context of Thailand: Raising Awareness by Environment Communication -- Chapter 7: Urban Ecological Approach for Climate Change Adaptation towards Sustainable Urban Planning and Development: An Indian Perspective -- Chapter 8: Urban Dynamics, Socio-Economic Transformation and Built Heritage in a Historic Town of India: An Appraisal -- Chapter 9: Women in Myanmar: Marginalisation, Peace building and Participation -- Chapter 10: Public Health Reform and Transition in Burma/Myanmar -- Chapter 11: Challenges and Opportunities for Educational Reform: Under the New Myanmar Government -- Chapter 12: Local Transformation in Chiang Rai: The Roles of Administrative Organization in Management and Preparedness for Earthquake -- Chapter 13: Impact of Institutions on the Performance of Firms in India: Towards Policy Implications for MSMEs from Empirical Evidence -- Part III Livelihoods, Social Cohesion and Planning -- Chapter 14: Drugs, Livelihoods, and the Limits of Social Transformation in a Highland Periphery of Myanmar -- Chapter 15: Urban Transformation and Applied Planning Initiatives in Indian Cities -- Chapter 16: Rehabilitative Planning Strategy for Transformative Changes of Vulnerable Communities in Indian Sundarban -- Chapter 17: Towards Social Transformation in Thailand: Orwellian Struggles and 'Digital' Human Rights under the Sociotechnical Thai Internet Panopticon -- Chapter 18: Reinforcing Social Cohesion in Myanmar's Borderlands: Strength, Solidarity and Sustainability of Ethnic Women Organisations -- Chapter 19: Multicultural Transformation and Anti-Multicultural Injustice: Critical Histories in the Muslim-Dominated Deep South of Thailand -- Chapter 20: Social Transformation and the Unchanging Violent Conflict in the Deep South of Thailand -- Chapter 21: Disputed Pillars at the Margin of History: The Manipur-Myanmar Boundary and India's Strategic Silence -- Chapter 22: Naypyidaw: An Elite Vision for Burma's Future? -- Chapter 23: Driving Transformation Forward.