Security Code: As Myanmar moves towards elections, China’s shadow grows, posing challenges for India

22/08/2025 13 min Episodio 8716
Security Code: As Myanmar moves towards elections, China’s shadow grows, posing challenges for India

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For decades, India has counted on Myanmar’s military to secure its borders against North East insurgents and narcotics cartels. As Myanmar’s military moves towards holding elections, though, that strategy is coming under pressure. China has developed deep links with ethnic militia who have overrun parts of the country, as well as the ruling Generals. India could find itself with few friends in the new dispensation.

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