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Executions in Myanmar Disturbing News for the Region and the World
Prof Rajaram Panda

The execution of four democracy activists on 25 July 2022 by Myanmar’s military junta accused of helping to carry out “terrorist acts” sparked widespread condemnation and outrage. The four were sentenced to death in closed-door trials in Januar

August 04, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, Wang Yi, junta, NUG, execution, democratic activists, porous border, 5PC
What Lies Ahead of the Military Executions in Myanmar?
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 25 July 2022, the Myanmar military executed four prisoners (an NLD member and three other anti-regime protestors)[1]. Even though many of the anti-regime protesters and individuals of ethnic armed gr

July 28, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, ASEAN, Human Rights, EAOs, MilitaryCoup, Executions, UnitedNations
An Analysis of ASEAN’s Special Envoy Visit to Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

As Cambodia takes over as the Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2022, the visit of Cambodia’s Foreign Minister, Prak Sokhonn as ASEAN’s Special Envoy to Myanmar marks an important development in the current crisis-rid

March 28, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, refugees, UN, Military Coup, Human Rights Watch, Whats happening in Myanmar
2021 - A Year of Military Rule: Predictions and Way Forward for 2022
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The year 2021 was the most distressing period in Myanmar’s independent history. Unlike the earlier two coups, the opposite forces (National Unity Government, People’s Defence Forces and Ethnic Armed Organisations) reacted sharply to the military

February 08, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, military, National unity, Civil Disobedience Movement
India's Foreign Secretary Visit to Myanmar in December 2021
Amb Gautam Mukhopadhaya

10 months after the military coup, India made its first outreach to Myanmar. The Indian Foreign Secretary, Harsh Shringla's visit in the month of December 2021 was a significant step. To discuss India's engagement with Myanmar and whether India shou

January 31, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Security, Podcast, Military Coup, India in Mynamar, Foreign Secretary Visit
Myanmar’s Battle on Social Media
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

In the present century, social media has become a battleground to provide authenticity and validation for oneself as well as to produce hatred and discontent for others. Since the rise of the Arab Spring, the role of social media in spreading democra

January 07, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, democracy, Information Warfare, Social Media, Propaganda, Military Coup, Freedom House
Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar -Reiterating India’s Support to its People
Dr Sreeradha Datta

Indian Foreign Secretary was in Myanmar (22-23 Dec. 21) meeting with different stakeholders including the the military government and the opposition which continues to oppose the military reinstatement that took place in February 21 post the general

December 27, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, India, democracy, ASEAN, Act East, trade, Aung San Suu Kyi, Nagas, Foreign Secretary, military Junta, Mizos
ASEAN Snubs the General in Myanmar in keeping him out of the Summit
Prof Rajaram Panda

ASEAN’s reputation as a successful regional entity is at stake because of the military coup in Myanmar on 1 February. No amount of counsel by other ASEAN members or the international community to persuade the junta to restore democracy has worked a

October 26, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Commentary, ASEAN, Tatmadaw, sanctions, Summit, Act East Policy, Min Aung Hlaing, NUG, centrality, ASEAN Charter, Wunna Maung Lwin
Rohingya Crises Enter Fifth Year
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 25 August 2017, Myanmar military led a crackdown against Rohingya in northern Rakhine State. The decades of minority suppression, economically, politically and socially culminated with military attacks on the Rohingya community. The attacks follow

August 27, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, Bangladesh, refugees, UN, Humanitarian Crisis, Extremism, Rohingyas, Myanmar military, UNHCR, Regionalism, Ethnic Cleansing, Drugs
Japan’s Economic and Geo-Strategic Interests in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Japan and Myanmar established diplomatic relations in 1954. The Japan-Burma Peace Treaty and Agreement on Reparations and Economic Cooperation, 1954 laid the foundations for economic cooperation. The two countries refer to the historical friendly rel

August 04, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Myanmar, Article, democracy, Myanmar, sanctions, Japanin, MilitaryCoup, Economicinterest, Geostrategicinterests, mixedresponses, grantsandaid, nationalreconciliation
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