Myanmar's Enemy Within by Francis Wade

di Capsule Audio (Autore)

Brairwood Publishing LLC, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Myanmar's Enemy Within: Buddhist Violence and the Making of a Muslim 'Other' The Essential Audiobook Summary How did a Buddhist nation become a breeding ground for religious violence? Francis Wade's groundbreaking investigation reveals the shocking transformation of Myanmar from a diverse society into one where systematic persecution of the Rohingya Muslims has become normalized. This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons about how political elites manipulated religious and ethnic identities to consolidate power, turning Buddhism from a philosophy of compassion into a weapon of exclusion. Wade exposes the historical roots of Myanmar's crisis, tracing how colonial legacy, military rule, and democratic transition created perfect conditions for mass violence. He reveals how respected democracy advocates became complicit in persecution, and how social engineering created an apartheid system that segregated communities for generations. The audio cuts out the fluff and saves you hours while delivering crucial insights into: How identity manipulation fuels genocide The role of Buddhist nationalism in modern conflicts Why democratic transitions can increase ethnic violence The mechanics of creating an "enemy within" If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to understand how societies fracture along religious lines and what warning signs to watch for in any democracy facing ethnic tensions. Essential listening for anyone seeking to understand religious violence, ethnic conflict, and the fragility of pluralistic societies.

• Autore: Capsule Audio
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 00:12:39
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Brairwood Publishing LLC
• EAN: 9798318473753

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