CIVIL WAR: Karen State- The Burmese military?s dry season offensive against the Democratic Forces based in Mannerplaw of the Karen State seems to be failing in its objective to completely eradicate the anti-military insurgency before the heavy rains., Nagaland: [T]he Burmese military has intensified their fight against the Nagas, driving over 1,500 Naga tribes people into India during the month of January. Arakan State: On February 17, Tin Oo, Secretary 2 of Slorc stated in a speech to teachers of Bassin Degree College that, "There never has been a single frontier problem created by us. There are no refugees in the border areas, but insurgents in the disguise of refugees."... ECONOMICS: "Dana" interview with Pepsi Cola executive during his stay in Burma on 10 July 1991... HUMAN RIGHTS: Description of the human rights situation in Mon State, Kachin State, Tavoy-Mergui of Karen State Shan State... DRUGS: Overview... FOREIGN INVESTMENTS: Oil and Gas... POLITICS: Political Parties and Elected Representatives, Legal Realities, and KNU and Khun Sa... NEWS IN BRIEFS: Generals in Power, Gems Auction, ASEAN?s Policy Failing, Singapore and Burma...