Bertil Lintner Livres

The book explores the contemporary migration of Chinese individuals, highlighting their motivations, backgrounds, and the implications for global dynamics. Unlike earlier migrations driven by hardship, today's migrants are often educated and affluent, supported by the Chinese state. The study examines the potential impact of these migrations on international relations, including economic needs and political influence, while also addressing concerns about organized crime and the community's integration in host countries. It provides a comprehensive analysis for those interested in China's evolving role in the world.

The narrative details the journey of Bertil and Hseng Noung Lintner, along with their infant daughter, as they traverse northern and eastern Burma from 1985 to 1987. They provide a poignant account of the ethnic groups' resistance against oppressive Burmese military rule and document the disintegration of the Communist Party of Burma, offering a unique perspective on the region's sociopolitical landscape during a tumultuous period.

After being absent for 600 years, China is re-entering the Indian Ocean with its "Belt and Road" mega- project. This book shows how China is in the Indian Ocean for the long haul and what that means for regional and international power struggles.

The Golden Triangle, notorious for opium and heroin production, saw a shift in the 1990s as drug gangs began manufacturing methamphetamine, known in Thailand as ya ba or "madness medicine." This synthetic narcotic, independent of crop reliance, causes hyperactivity and aggression in users, contributing to a surge in violent crimes, including murders and kidnappings. The book delves into the devastating impact of this drug on individuals and communities, highlighting the broader social and psychological consequences of its proliferation in Southeast Asia.

Focusing on the Kim dynasty, the book delves into North Korea's ideological origins and the regime's financial strategies, including missile technology sales. It explores the complex relationship with South Korea, the devastating famine, the juche ideal, and the "military first" policy, along with the development of the nuclear weapons program. This comprehensive examination reveals the inner workings and historical context of North Korea under the leadership of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il.

Focusing on the Sino-Indian border dispute, this book delves into the broader historical and geopolitical factors surrounding the 1962 war. It argues that the conflict was not merely a territorial issue but intertwined with larger political dynamics and regional power struggles. By providing a comprehensive analysis, it sheds light on the complexities of the relationship between China and India, offering insights into the implications of the war that continue to resonate today.

Gives an account of Burma's pro-democracy movement and Aung San Suu Kyi's prominent leadership role

The United Wa State Army (UWSA) is a nonstate armed group that administers an autonomous zone in the difficult-to-reach Wa Hills of eastern Myanmar. As China expands its geopolitical interests across Asia through the Belt and Road Initiative, the Wa have come to play a pivotal role in Beijing's efforts to extend its influence in Myanmar. In a book relevant to current debates about geopolitics in Asia, the illicit drug trade, Myanmar's decades-long civil wars, and ongoing efforts to negotiate a settlement, Bertil Lintner, the only foreign journalist to visit the Wa areas when they were controlled by the Communist Party of Burma, traces the history of the Wa Hills and the struggles of its people, providing a rare look at the UWSA.