Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 02/16/2021 - 12:32
Paper No 6752 Dated 16-Feb-2021
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 02/08/2021 - 05:01
Paper No. 6751 Dated 8-Feb-2021
By Dr Subhash Kapila
Myanmar’s geostrategic significance in 2021 in relation to the fast menacing China Threat to Indo Pacific security endows it with significant “Strategic Asset Value” for the United States, the West, India and the QUAD Maritime Security Grouping. Myanmar contextually merits US strategic patronisation NOT demonisation.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sat, 02/06/2021 - 12:52
Paper No. 6750 Dated 6-Feb-2021
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
Except for a few odd exceptions, the response of the general public to the Army Coup has been rather muted. Two reasons are given. One- Most of the NLD leaders including Suu Kyi are in jail and there has not been any time to strategise any response. The second was a clear message from Suu Kyi that protests should be peaceful and violence should be avoided at any cost.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 12:33
Paper No. 6747 Dated 02-Feb-2021
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
In the early hours of the morning of 1st February when the newly elected members of the Parliament had assembled in Naypyitaw, the Army moved in by arresting Suu Kyi, th President Dr. U Win Myint, many leaders of the NLD, Members of the Union Election Commission and Chief Ministers of other States and the regions. The Army take over was justified by the need to resolve huge instances of alleged fraud in the November 8 Elections.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 12:34
Paper No. 6736 Dated 19-Jan-2021
Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
The Chinese Foreign Minister made an official visit to Myanmar, Indonesia, Brunei and Philippines in the second week of January.
Wang Yi’s first halt was in Myanmar. This was the first visit of any Foreign official after the landslide victory of Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 06:37
Paper No. 6721 Dated 1-Jan-2021
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
Not so long ago, Irrawady in its editorial of 11th August, expressed its fears about China as follows. It said that at that time, that the Chinese weapons and economic influence are both spreading in Myanmar and the day may not be far off when China’s shadow will become so big that it will completely engulf Myanmar.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 06:52
Paper No. 6715 Dated 21- Dec-2020
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
In the post election scenario two distinct strands are seen but surprisingly both appear to be mutually exclusive. A third development that is noticed is that the Army’s relationship with the civilian authorities appears to have worsened after the elections.
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