David Scott Mathieson

David Scott Mathieson is senior researcher in the Asia division of <a href=http://www.hrw.org/en/home>Human Rights Watch</a>, specialising in <a href=http://www.hrw.org/asia/burma>Burma</a>

Burma: the clash of church, state and society

Burma's government and political leaders are now paying a bitter price for allowing the reform process to be undermined by violence, racism and hatred.

By David Scott Mathieson

/ 9 Jul 2014

Burma: demographics of disciplined democracy

An accurate estimate of the population is crucial for conducting elections. The absence of one in Burma illuminates the nature of authoritarian rule in the country, says David Scott Mathieson.

By David Scott Mathieson

/ 27 May 2011

Burma’s elections: towards realistic hope

The traces of optimism that had surrounded Burma’s first notionally democratic experience for two decades vanish on closer inspection of the outcome, says David Scott Mathieson in Chiang Mai.

By David Scott Mathieson

/ 24 Nov 2010

Burma's authoritarian upgrade: 1990-2010

The Burmese junta’s sophisticated and ruthless project of reinvention - “SPDC 2.0” - is preparing the way for an extension of its rule in civilian guise, says David Scott Mathieson.

By David Scott Mathieson

/ 10 Jun 2010