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Dr Sann Sann Shein is a Professor of the Department of International Relations and Political Science, University of Yangon. She received her BA (Honours) (1993) and MA (2001) degrees in International Relations from University of Mandalay. In 2011, she attained her PhD degree from University of Yangon. She achieved her Diploma in Japanese from Yangon University of Foreign Languages in 2005. Her teaching profession started at Magway University in 1998. She worked previously at Yadanarbon University (2000-2004), Yangon University of Foreign Languages (2004-2011), East Yangon University (2011-2015) and Monywa University (2015-2020). In 2020, she was assigned as a Professor at the Department of International Relations and Political Science, University of Yangon. She teaches diverse courses including Diplomacy, IR in Middle East, IR in Southeast Asia, Security Issues in Southeast Asia, Government and Politics of Southeast Asia, Government and Politics of East Asia, Government and Politics of US, Contemporary US Foreign Policy, European Union, and IR Theories. Moreover, she gives lecture on “Elements of International Relations” for DIR Class students. Her research fields include the ASEAN-China Relations and Environmental Affairs. Her PhD dissertation focuses on “Myanmar’s Efforts for Sustainable Forest Management since 1988”.

Publications
(1) “Mangrove Conservation under Sustainable Forest Management”, Yangon University of Foreign Languages Research Journal, Vol-1, No-1, December 2009
(2) “Myanmar’s Efforts for Greening the Central Dry Zone”, Yangon University of Foreign Languages Research Journal, Vol-2, No-2, December 2010
(3) “The Role of Myanmar Peace Centre in Myanmar Peace Building Process”, Monywa University Research Journal, Vol-9, No-1, February 2019
(4) “ASEAN-China Security Relations over the Spratlys Islands Dispute”, Monywa University Research Journal, Vol-12, No-1, December 2020