Michael Burns

Instructor, Post University, and Documentary Filmmaker

Michael Burns, Ph.D., is the producer/director of five documentary films, EMDRThird Party, Preventive Warriors, Majority Rules, and Laban. He’s a native of Connecticut, U.S., and a veteran of the U.S. student anti-sweatshop movement.  His current work mostly focuses on political issues involving military conflict and on perceptions of democracy.  In addition to directing, editing, and producing for screen and the small stage, Michael works closely with street children programs in Mumbai. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, photography, game-making, and improvisation.
Education

Ph.D, Documentary Film-making

Expertise

U.S. foreign policy, military conflict, documentary film-making

Last modified: June 30, 2017

Recent projects

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6 August 2013 wordpress.org

Japan Playing with Fire

Asia Times Online published Gateway House's Michael Burn's Article Japan Playing with Fire. He argues that newly elected President Shinto Abe has plans to alter the constitution that might lead to a re-armed Japan, with a larger military force.

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29 June 2013 Asia Times Online

Japan Playing with Fire

Asia Times Online published Gateway House's Michael Burn's Article on Japan Playing with Fire. He argues that newly elected President Shinto Abe has plans to alter the constitution that might lead to a re-armed Japan, with a larger military force.
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21 June 2013 Gateway House

The energy behind Kerry’s visit

India-U.S. bilateral trade stands to benefit if U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is able to seek clarification on the specificities of the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act and alleviate the worries of American energy companies which fear paying monetary damages without limit in the event of a nuclear accident