March, 2010 - Volume 18 No.3
The Coming Cyber War
Burma's generals and their allies are determined not to let dissidents win the next battle for control of cyberspace. WAI MOE and DAVID PAQUETTE report.



A Matter of Autonomy and Arms
HTET AUNG visits the headquarters of the New Mon State Party, where he finds the armed cease-fire group ready to resume its struggle if the Burmese junta pushes it to give up its weapons.

Selling Off The State Silver
Retaining control of key industries, and not economic reform, is behind the Burmese regime's recent wave of privatizations, writes BA KAUNG.

The Simple Soldier
AUNG ZAW examines the undistinguished military career of Snr-Gen Than Shwe, Burma's absolute ruler.

Same Robes, Different Roles
Burmese Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka discover that their local counterparts are recognized as an important social and political force—unlike monks in Burma. NEIL LAWRENCE reports.



Clinging to ‘Dwifungsi’
AUNG NAING OO asks if Burma's new Constitution has finally succeeded in justifying the armed forces' claim to a dual role as defenders and rulers of the nation.



Asean’s Democratic Divide
The regional bloc's lack of a common stance on political issues is weakening calls for a free and fair election in Burma, writes AUNG ZAW.



CULTURE
Rapping the Regime
KO HTWE explores Burma's underground music scene and finds rappers and hip-hop artists with a political message.


BOOK REVIEW
Blackboard Memories
The Shan: Refugees without a Camp,” by Bernice Koehler Johnson, is reviewed by JIM ANDREWS.


THE BACK PAGE
Hard Labor
The plight of Burmese migrants is portrayed in a photo exhibition.

Football Coach Gets the Boot
The head coach of Burma's national team gets sacked after a run of defeats.



• Briefly Noted
• Business
• Burma Election 2010