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Discussion on Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries

On 28 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on “Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF gave the introductory remarks. Myanmar has experienced a fundamental ....

September 30, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Interaction , Myanmar , Tatmadaw , China's strategy

Executions in Myanmar Disturbing News for the Region and the World

Prof Rajaram Panda Article

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

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 Article

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 Article

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

Talk on "Recent Visit of Foreign Secretary to Myanmar and India-Myanmar Relations"

On 04 January 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on "Recent Visit of Foreign Secretary to Myanmar and India-Myanmar Relations”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks followed by Amb Rajiv Bh....

January 25, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , National Unity Government , Myanmar military

Myanmar’s Battle on Social Media

Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

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 Article

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