Burma?s Power Play

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"The SLORC was dissolved and the SPDC came into being. Many analysts have suggested that this is merely "old wine in new bottles". In many ways, yes, but it may signal a shift in tactics although probably not overall strategy. One reason for forming a new government may have been so that the military leaders could distance themselves from the 1990 election issue..."

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"The Irrawaddy", Vol. 5. No. 7

Date of Publication: 

1997-12-00

Date of entry: 

2003-06-03

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English

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