Aung San Suu Kyi

fourteen, many important things happened. The former Russian President Boris Yeltsin survived several impeachment hearings, terrorist attacks brought down the Twin Towers, the UN Atomic Energy Agency told Iran to stop enriching uranium, and Aung San Suu Kyi won a seat in Myanmar’s parliament after twenty years of house arrest. People tend to look at these events as little pieces that make up the great puzzle of history. However, while these tiny little pieces were being made and put into…

as long as there are no new worsening developments in the human rights situation. Negotiation and dialogue between the government of Burma and the international community about the Rohingya people could be plausible with Aung San Suu Kyi’s opposition party in power. Despite Suu Kyi’s hesitance and seeming neglect of this issue, it seems more likely that a solution would be reached during her party’s rule than under the former junta 's. It is more than possible to credit the Nobel Peace Prize…

Introduction Rohingya people, one of the world most persecuted minorities. It is a minority race which is mostly Muslim that live in Myanmar, a country that its main religion is Buddhism. The conflict between the Rohingya and Myanmar has been occurred for a long time, which can be traced back to the 20th century during the time period of World War II. The Rohingya people have been living in Myanmar as early as 12th century according to historians and the Rohingya people. The amount of Rohingya…

. In director David Finchers ' and screenwriter Aaron Sorkins ' film The Social Network we see how the lust for power and cultural class corrupts many involved in the founding of Facebook. Through the progression of the film the audience is aware of each character grain more power, preserve their power, or searching to remove another individual from power. Based on true events, The Social Network maps the foundation of Facebook, the relationship between its co-founders Mark Zuckerberg and…

Written by Taiaiake Alfred, “Wasase: Indigenous Pathways of Action and Freedom” expresses his perspective on the “warrior’s dance” of a non-violent spiritual revolution to free his people from colonial oppression. The author explores a history of war and corruption, reasons for rebellion, and approaches that will lead to a successful battle in favor of the indigenous people. Based on his presentation of both facts and opinions throughout his book, I believe he was able to capture and present the…

“Power does not make the possessor evil; it is the possessor who uses it in evil ways” (Wilson). Since the beginning of time, power is a force that has been desired and strived for, yet feared by many. Although it often leads to harm, power itself is not destructive; “Like money, power is indifferent in its usefulness to the person who possesses it” (Wilson). In George Orwell’s, Nineteen Eighty-Four, and William Shakespeare 's, Macbeth, the desire to gain power and the fear of losing it,…

The Rohingya crisis The Rohingyas are an ethnic minority group in the western region of Myanmar, accounting for two thirds of the population of the Rakhine state. They are a religious and linguistic minority from western Myanmar according to the United Nations The 1 million Rohingyasare different from the Muslim majority linguistically, ethnically, culturally, and religiously. Myanmar was ruled by the military for over 50 years and during that time period it adopted a lot of racial policies…

What is a game changer? Game changers are people who cause a significant change to society. Many people use violent ways to achieve their goals, although, there are others that choose to use nonviolence. Gandhi was a nonviolent leader who protested against injustice towards his people. He tried to end racism and inequality after all his experiences through the world. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi demonstrates himself as a game changer by using nonviolent acts because of his longing to provide…

Barack Obama is by far one of the most important political figures in existence. He will be remembered for more than the average president, and has been working towards a better future for the american people since before he was in office. Barack Obama is known for his efforts in office such as reforming the American education system, as well as trying to solve the complicated and violent issues that worry us in the middle east. One way his efforts have been recognised is with the Nobel Peace…

contrast, refugees in Bangladesh have said that the government’s aid so far has been insufficient, with many saying they haven’t received help at all. The response from the Myanmar government has been unsatisfactory thus far, as State Chancellor Aung San Suu Kyi, who is also the de facto leader, has not been able to address the magnitude of the situation or condemn the unfair force used by troops, stating that “ethnic cleansing is too strong an expression to use for what is happening.” The…