About Book

When Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991 for working to bring democracy to Myanmar, she was unable to attend the ceremony held in her honor, she was under house arrest for the very work that earned her the prize. Ultimately, Suu Kyi spent fifteen years incarcerated, but her faith in peaceful resistance never wavered. This book explains the struggle to bring democracy to Myanmar, profiles Suu Kyi and her activism, and examines the complexity of her unfolding legacy. Aung San Suu Kyi: Peaceful Resistance to the Burmese Military Junta chronicles the life and activism of Aung San Suu Kyi, focusing on her leadership in advocating for democracy and nonviolent resistance against Myanmar’s military dictatorship. The book explores her efforts to promote human rights, peaceful protest, and the pursuit of a democratic society despite years of house arrest and political suppression. It provides an in-depth look at the role of individual and collective resistance in challenging authoritarian regimes and fostering political change through nonviolence.