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“Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.” quote by Aung San Suu Kyi
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“Burmese political culture lacks an understanding of negotiated compromise. We have to build up that kind of culture.”

Aung San Suu Kyi

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Source Speech: National Unity Forum, 2018

She points out the need for a culture of negotiated compromise in Burmese politics to foster stability.

In simple terms: Burmese politics lack compromise culture.

Key Takeaway

Promote dialogue and negotiation in governance.

Themes

politics culture compromise

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

political strategic

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • community building
  • peace processes

Key Concepts

conflict resolution democratic development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies value negotiation?
  • What incentives encourage political compromise?
A Different Perspective

Compromise may be seen as weakness.

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