Timkuk J.A.
Political dialogue and democratic reforms in plural societies (Myanmar case study)
// Politics and Society.
2016. № 11.
P. 1510-1520.
DOI: 10.7256/2454-0684.2016.11.21045 URL: https://en.nbpublish.com/library_read_article.php?id=21045
Политический диалог и демократические реформы в многосоставных обществах (опыт Мьянмы)
Timkuk Julfa Aaron
Post-graduate student, the department of Theoretical and Applied Political Science, Southern Federal University
344090, Russia, Rostov-On-Don, Zorge Street 21, office #801
Abstract: This article discusses the political dialogue as a solution to ethno-cultural conflicts in plural societies. Particular attention is given in the article to the process of organizing constructive negotiations as well as creating conditions for the development of a democratic society. In this regard, the paper examines ethnic diversity and the socio cultural factors influencing the political life of Myanmar. The object of this present study includes the democratic reforms held in Myanmar after 50 years of war. The subject of the research is the role of sustainable political dialogue in achieving reconciliation and democratization.The leading methodology used is the case-study method. Other methods applied include, the general scientific method and the comparative political approach.The novelty of this work is contained in the analysis of the actual needs for developing dialogical forms and creating political strategies necessary for building a democratic society in Myanmar. It is important to note that the civil war in Myanmar in the year 2011 was ended through constructive inter-ethnic dialogue. Consequently, the creation of effective democratic institutions is required for the development of civil society in Myanmar today.
Keywords:
political dialogue, democratic reform, Democratization, ethnic diversity, complex society, Myanmar, peace process, political communication, civil society, Discussions
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