The first comprehensive study of its kind, this volume presents a systematic
analysis of Burma's foreign relations in theory and in practice since the
country's independence in 1948. The author chronicles the development of Burma's
foreign policy and examines the factors or circumstances that influenced the
adoption of neutralism as the cornerstone of the country's foreign policy.
Special attention is paid to Burma's relations with major countries both within
and outside Asia in order to demonstrate the differences between the stated
theory and the actual practice of neutralism. An indispensable reference for
students of Southeast Asian studies, Burma's Foreign Relations will also be
essential reading for researchers, policymakers,