Comments on: Interview with Professor David Steinberg

By: Alistair D. B. Cook

Alistair D. B. Cook — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:43:53 +0000

This was an interesting interview and much needed to add context to David Steinberg’s research, especially for those who haven’t had chance to interact with him in face-to-face public gatherings. Perhaps it’s an idea to ask readers to submit questions for consideration beforehand to ask interviewees. Thanks.

By: Clapp, Kyi May Kaung and Steinberg in Washington

Clapp, Kyi May Kaung and Steinberg in Washington — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:26:15 +0000

[...] The East-West Center recently hosted an event that saw three major commentators on Burma issues discussing the impact of Cyclone Nargis. There is a report of the conversation available here. Readers hoping to learn more from these three quotable notables may also find these links useful: Priscilla Clapp, Kyi May Kaung and David Steinberg. [...]

By: Robert Mookerdum

Robert Mookerdum — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:42:14 +0000

Wonderful Interview.
I think Professor Steinberg with his immense experience and overall understanding of the Burmese mentality has hit the nail on the head,that no one till now has ever had.Being an expatriate from Burma myself and living in Germany for the past 35 years I’ve had several opportunities to visit or attend political meetings organised by Burmese Expatriates,I felt personally being a “Trittbrettfahrer” myself.Thanks

By: Academic commentary on Burma uprising

Academic commentary on Burma uprising — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:43:22 +0000

[...] National University) available here and Professor David Steinberg (who has been previously interviewed by New Mandala) available [...]

By: Soe222

Soe222 — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:08:32 +0000

It is a shame that Thailand did not feel Burma as a threat, only because they want natural gas, oil, teak,gems and also want to maintain their exports, so is the other countries Malaysia, Singapore India, Bangladash, Cambodia, they all have different motives based on trade and also geographic position as landbridge to India, China Thailand for trade, that’s why China is coaxing Burma to Build those bridges. Behind the scene the Junta is not happy forking the expenses, but they need China for blocking the resolution. They deep down don’t like the Chinaman, they even sold Gas to China at a lower price and cheated India. Than Shwe is playing both countries, including the other Asean countries, that’s why those countries flip flopping on Junta’s mismanagement and abusing it’s own people with coercion at gunpoint. All these countries like China and India, knows the junta government consist of thugs, India did not make a big fuss about it because there are bigger deals, like building rail thru Burma, so they can ship their goods all over the globe cheaply. I want to ask Prof. why he did not advise US and the democratic leaders to use a different forum, he knew that Russia and China are going to Block the resolution. This Government is a rogue government who only cares for their businesses at the expense of it’s people. A cellphone cost $2 to 3000, a line phone same, cars, jaloppies start’s from $10,000, now only the people connected to the government gets license to import cars from abroad and sell it for $100,000, which a use sports car or jeep in US would cost $30,000 the most. Neighbouring countries let their people use motorcycles, but people in Burma has to ride in the Busses packed like sardines, overflowing and hanging outside. The indignities young women have to suffer packed inside with man. Majority of Burmese man are gentlemen, they treat women as their sister, mother or aunt. The Junta ban the use of mortocycles. Sanctions are hurting the people, but the Junta is the main culprit of all woes in Burma.

By: Amateur (absentee)

Amateur (absentee) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:54:48 +0000

Thank you a lot for the great interview!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:53:52 +0000

Thanks Nicholas – illuminating as always.

By: jonfernquest

jonfernquest — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:50:48 +0000

Great interview.
Much needed.
Thanks.

By: Grasshopper

Grasshopper — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:54:41 +0000

Great interview Nicholas, thanks