Borderland Solidarity: Indigenous Law, Media, and Environmental Activism in Kachinland
Document Type
Book
Role
Author
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Publication Date
8-2026
Abstract
Kachinland is an unrecognized state in the borderlands of Myanmar, India, China, and Thailand. Its geography throws into sharp relief the intersecting dynamics of British colonialism, settler colonialism, and protracted war between the Kachin Independence Army and the Myanmar Army. Kachinland's rich natural resources—including jade and hydropower—are coveted by the junta-led Myanmar government and its energy hungry neighbor, China. As resource extraction and land confiscation intensifies, Kachin activists and artists turn to Indigenous law and media to stem the tide of displacement and dispossession.
Suggested Citation
Hong, Emily (2026). Borderland Solidarity: Indigenous Law, Media, and Environmental Activism in Kachinland. Stanford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781503646957
