| ID | 170972 |
| Title Proper | First Movers, Democratization and Unilateral Concessions |
| Other Title Information | Overcoming Commitment Problems and Negotiating a “Nationwide Cease-Fire” in Myanmar |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Bertrand, Jacques ; Thawnghmung, Ardeth Maung ; Pelletier, Alexandre |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The article argues that “first movers” and the bandwagoning effect they trigger can undermine the dynamics that perpetuate civil war and enable a multiparty cease-fire agreement. It looks at the unprecedented “nationwide” cease-fire in Myanmar reached between the government and several ethnic armed organizations in 2015. It shows that democratization and unilateral concessions by the Myanmar government were instrumental in overcoming the commitment problem and provided the necessary incentives for “first movers” to set the stage for a broad cease-fire agreement. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Security Vol. 16, No.1; Jan-Apr 2020: p.15-34 |
| Journal Source | Asian Security Vol: 16 No 1 |
| Key Words | Myanmar ; Myanmar - Democratization ; Cease Fire - Myanmar ; Cease Fire Agreement ; Civil Wars - Myanmar ; Myanmar - Unilateral Concessions |