Burmese Haze – US Policy and Myanmar′s Opening – and Closing

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By Erin Murphy

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Burmese Haze – US Policy and Myanmar’s Opening – and Closing offers a unique and personal perspective on Myanmar's complex historical events and its evolving relationship with the United States. Former intelligence analyst Erin Murphy narrates the political transition and subsequent reversal, weaving together historical context, insightful analysis, and vivid memories from interviews with senior US officials, tycoons, monks, activists, and key antagonists. The book goes beyond headlines to explain why US policy toward Myanmar stands as it does today.
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This book is well suited for readers interested in international politics, US foreign policy, Southeast Asian history, and those seeking a nuanced, insider view of Myanmar’s recent political changes.

Burmese Days, Burmese Haze provides a unique—and personal—perspective on the historical events and foreign ties that shaped Myanmar and its relationship with the United States. Former intelligence analyst Erin Murphy tells the story of a remarkable political transition and subsequent collapse, explaining why Myanmar is where it is today.

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A play on George Orwell's famous novel, Burmese Days, Burmese Haze provides a unique—and personal—perspective on the historical events and foreign ties that shaped Myanmar and its relationship with the United States.

Former intelligence analyst Erin Murphy tells the story of a remarkable political transition and subsequent collapse, taking the story beyond the headlines to explain why Myanmar and US policy toward it is where it is today.

The book weaves in historical details, analysis, and memories drawn from interviews with senior US officials and tycoons, monks, activists, and antagonists.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Reviewers praise Murphy’s work as a valuable, balanced, and insider account examining fifteen years of US engagement with Myanmar. Timothy McLaughlin of The Atlantic highlights the book’s unique insider perspective and its blend of successes, pitfalls, and humour. The Mekong Review describes it as a clear-eyed and empathetic examination, while Asian Review of Books commends its readable and well-paced narrative. Thant Myint-U, author of The Hidden History of Burma, calls it a thoughtful and timely account of the diplomatic efforts and challenges involved.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781952636257

Publisher: Association for Asian Studies

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Association for Asian Studies

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 237.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 202

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About the Author

Erin Murphy has worked on Asia issues since 2001. She has spent her career in several public and private sector roles, including as an analyst on Asian political, foreign policy, and leadership issues at the Central Intelligence Agency, a director for Indo-Pacific with a development finance agency, leading her boutique advisory firm focused on Myanmar, and as an English teacher with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in Saga ken, Japan.

Erin received her master’s degree in Japan Studies and International Economics from Johns Hopkins’ School of Advanced International Studies, and her bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University. She was also a 2017–2018 Hitachi International Affairs Fellow-Japan with the Council on Foreign Relations.