Kachin

With conflict raging on China’s borders with Myanmar, Beijing weighs the possible influx of refugees.

While Burma has opened up to the outside world and undertaken political reform, internal strife remains.

As her recent tour of Europe makes clear, Aung San Suu Kyi remains popular. But two of Burma’s ethnic minority groups are wondering if her caution amounts to betrayal.

Much has been made of Burma’s recent reforms. But old ethnic conflicts could undermine its efforts.

The Kachin people, marginalised by the Burmese government, are willing to fight for survival. Is China the only hope for preventing all-out war?