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.
Myanmar: postage stamps and political signals
A new set of stamps by Myanmar Post again draws controversy over “national races” labels to categorise the population.
With new coastguard, Myanmar looks to improve maritime security
The proposed force would help protect the country’s lengthy coastline, and open opportunities for regional cooperation.
Myanmar: pariah status no bar to defence modernisation
Despite criticisms, sanctions and embargoes, Myanmar is strengthening military ties with neighbours and friends.
Myanmar’s intelligence apparatus under Aung San Suu Kyi
Despite promises of sweeping reform, there are few signs Myanmar’s approach to security matters has much changed.
The Rohingyas: a new terrorist threat?
There are no obvious signs refugees in squalid camps will turn to international violence – but it would only take a few.
The Rohingya question: determining who to hold to account
Who is responsible for the behaviour of troops in the field?
The Rohingya crisis and Myanmar's military responses
Four schools of thought seek to explain the general's objectives in Rakhine State.
A big step back for Myanmar
The Rohingya crisis is a disaster for Myanmar’s planned transition from authoritarian rule to a more democratic system of government.
Australia and Korea’s wars
If there is another armed conflict on the Korean peninsula, it's unlikely an Australian government would feel bound by historical precedent or outdated legal instruments.
