Located at a strategic Asian crossroads, Burma (Myanmar) is one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries. Surrounded by Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand, it is also one of the... Show moreLocated at a strategic Asian crossroads, Burma (Myanmar) is one of the world's most ethnically diverse countries. Surrounded by Bangladesh, China, India, Laos and Thailand, it is also one of the most strife-torn and lawless along its 3,650-mile border. Its post-colonial experience exemplifies how illicit economies, insurgent or military-based politics and cross-border human movement can flourish in the wake of failed attempts to create a modern nation-state. Show less
