"...Burma serves as a microcosm of the most significant and current global challenges and trends. While it is tempting to attach the label of ‘chaos’ to the context of Burma, David Keen, professor of Complex Emergencies at the London School of Economics, argues that “chaos is really a kind of non-explanation – the label of ‘chaos’ may serve as an effective cover for all kinds of political and economic manipulation” (2008, 13). Studying Burma as a ‘complex emergency‘ offers the opportunity to conduct a more productive analysis of the Burmese context so as to uncover the roots of political manipulation that the label of ‘chaos’ often conceals. The understanding that comes from such a study will influence the way in which the international community engages with Burma’s leaders and people, and will ultimately affect the course of Burma’s future..."