Andrew Selth
Biography
Publications
Dr Andrew Selth is an Adjunct Professor at the Griffith Asia Institute, at Griffith University, Brisbane, and author of numerous books, monographs and articles on Myanmar.
A collected volume of his Interpreter columns, Interpreting Myanmar: A Decade of Analysis, was recently published by ANU Press.
The myth of “soft-liners” in Myanmar's military governments
Like any large organisation, Myanmar's military contains conflicting views. But the generals share a number of core beliefs.
Is the United States really planning a proxy war in Myanmar?
Despite reports to the contrary, the likelihood of any Western country joining the conflict is vanishingly small.
Russia to boost Myanmar’s imagery intelligence
Has the junta just struck a deal with Moscow to strengthen its monitoring and military capabilities?
Myanmar's impossible plutonium puzzle
Is Myanmar hiding a secret nuclear reactor and reprocessing facility to produce the core ingredient for a nuclear weapon? Or was this just a scam?
Myanmar's “failed junta” turns four
The regime is in deep trouble but it is best not to be too optimistic about an early resolution of the conflict.
Myanmar’s war within a war: Informers and the trust deficit
In a country thick with spies and informers, suspicion can be crippling. History shows that confidence is hard to win back.
Myanmar: What the generals hear might not be what the world means
History holds lessons for the gap between perceptions and policies.
Three years on from the coup, what could help Myanmar’s opposition movement?
A range of practical measures could be taken. But the people of Myanmar seem destined to fend for themselves.
Beware sensational claims about Myanmar’s security environment
Heavy on gossip, rumour and anecdote, too many stories about the junta-led country lack verifiable evidence.
