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Myanmar Round Up: July 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The country reported 353 confirmed COVID-19 cases and six deaths as on 31 July 2020. During the policy briefing on Southeast Asia, the United Nations (UN) positioned Myanmar in the vulnerable category due to a weak health care system and continuing h

August 10, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, India, economy, Myanmar Elections, Arakan army, COVID-19, Exports, Human Rights, EAOs, China BR
Myanmar Round Up: June 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The country reported 299 confirmed COVID-19 cases and six deaths as on 30 June 2020. Despite low numbers of cases, the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed economic and social challenges. The World Bank’s Myanmar Economic Monitor projected a decline in th

July 13, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, UNHRC, Arakan army, COVID-19, Tatmadaw clashes, India Engagements, China BRI, Violence in Rakhine and Chin, Elections 2020, Investments.
Socio-Economic Implications in Myanmar during COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Initially in March 2020, Myanmar’s leader Aung San Suu Kyi stated that the country stands out as a global exception with zero cases of COVID-19. The government Spokesperson- Zaw Htay said that the lifestyle and diet of Myanmar citizens are benefici

July 06, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, agriculture, trade, Arakan army, Tourism, COVID-19, Migrants, Economic impact, Fiscal and Monetary Responses, Conflict Zones
Myanmar Round Up: May 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The COVID-19 has impacted the socio-economic and political functioning of Myanmar. The month has been marked by the limited and insufficient response from the side of Government, leading to health and economic crises. Despite declaring a unilateral c

June 10, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, International Court of Justice, Rohingya, Tatmadaw clashes, Unilateral Ceasefires, Arakan Army Myanmar COVID-19, Democratic Processes, Drug menace and timber smuggling, India Engagements, China Involvement, Socio-economic development.
Myanmar Round Up: April 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Myanmar continues to struggle amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing its deep socio-economic problems, concerning poverty, hunger, internally displaced people and ethnic armed organisations. The military operations continue unabated in Rakhine, Chin

May 19, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, Myanmar; Burma;
Myanmar Ethnic Strife: The Rise of Arakan Army
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 10 April 2009, the separatist Arakan Army (AA) established itself as a “revolutionary armed organisation” in Myanmar. Till 2015, it operated in Kachin and Shan States under the guidance of the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) with headqua

April 30, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, Arakan army, 11th Anniversary of Arakan Army, Way of Rakhita, Arakan Dream 2020, Riverine Warfare, Myanmar Government and Tatmadaw, India’s Role.
Myanmar Round Up: March 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

A round up of selected English open source reports on Myanmar
March 2020 touched new ground in violence with the Arakan Army (AA) scoring major successes against the Tatmadaw with the routing of a Light Infantry Battalion and the c

April 17, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, AA and Tatmadaw fighting March 2020, Capture of Battalion Commander 7 LIB, 7 Light Infantry Battalion, Constitutional amendments
Myanmar Round Up: March 2020
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

A round up of selected English open source reports on Myanmar
March 2020 touched new ground in violence with the Arakan Army (AA) scoring major successes against the Tatmadaw with the routing of a Light Infantry Battalion and the c

April 17, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, AA and Tatmadaw fighting March 2020, Capture of Battalion Commander 7 LIB, 7 Light Infantry Battalion, Constitutional amendments
ततमादॉ दिवस 27 मार्च 2020: विश्वसनीय और प्रासंगिक बने रहने के लिए क्या करें म्यांमार की सशस्त्र सेनाएं
Jaideep Chanda

ततमादॉ यानी म्यांमार की सशस्त्र सेनाएं 27 मार्च 2020 को यानी आज अपना 75वां स्थापना दिवस मना रही हैं। �

April 07, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Hindi, Article, म्यांमार, Tatmadaw Day 27 March 2020, Tatmadaw Diamond Jubilee, Myanmar Armed Forces credibility and relevance, म्यांमार की सशस्त्र सेनाएं, ततमादॉ
Myanmar Round Up: February 2020
Jaideep Chanda

A round up of selected English open source reports on Myanmar
The Presidential visit by President U Win Myint to India was the major highlight of India Myanmar relationsfor February 2020. Sadly, violence dominated February 2020 in

April 02, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, Myanmar, Coronavirus, Presidential Visit, President U Win Myint, Rakhine Conflict, Internally Displaced Persons, Food Shortages, Peace talks with AA, Kachin Independence Army
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