Self-Determination Originating from the Barrel of a Gun and the Wave of Destiny of the Mon Nation By Apar Hong Mon

In the quest for self-determination and equality for an ethnic group or a nation, the "non-violent peaceful path" and the "armed resistance path" have constantly intertwined and been debated throughout history. Some Mon leaders prefer to emulate the middle path of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of Indian independence, and the non-violent peace movements of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. However, the practical lessons of history are sometimes very bitter.

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