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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
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
मालदीव की संयुक्त राष्ट्रसंघ आम सभा की अध्यक्षता: भारत के लिए संभावनाएं
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

मालदीव के राष्ट्रपति इब्राहिम सोलिह ने 21 सितंबर 2021 संयुक्त राष्ट्र आम सभा में अपना पहला भाषण दि�

November 18, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives, Hindi, Article, भारत। मालदीव। जलवायु परिवर्तन। आतंकवाद। कोविड-19। संयुक्त राष्ट्र महासभा। उम्मीद।
Maldives' UNGA Presidency: Prospects for India
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 21 September 2021, Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih delivered his first speech at the UNGA. He spoke in Maldives’ official language Dhivehi and highlighted the rich culture and heritage of the country. He recollected the journey of Maldives acc

October 07, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Maldives, Commentary, India, Maldives, Climate Change, Terrorism, COVID-19, UNGA, Hope
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
150-Days of Political Crises: A Setback to Democracy in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

It has been 150 days since the Myanmar military challenged the 2020 élections and took over its hegemonic shape on 01 February 2021. The political crisis has led to a humanitarian crisis in the country. The progress seen in the democratic process si

June 24, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, democracy, Protests, COVID-19, refugees, Civil war, Military Coup, NUG, Ethnic Armed Organisations
Sanctions: An Ineffective Tool in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Imposing sanctions is not new to Myanmar and its economy and people. Since independence, the country has been under the impact of ethnic conflicts and a continuous fight for civilian versus the military rule. It took its worst shape in 1988, and sinc

May 22, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, sanctions, Neighbourhood, India in Myanmar, Ineffectiveness, Political Tool, Economic Implications, Russiain Myanmar, ASEAN role, Japan in Mynamar, China role, Coup in Myanmar
Myanmar Political Crises
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Since the initiation of the election process in 2020, Myanmar has been surrounded with election-related controversies. Aung San Suu Kyi led National Democratic League (NLD) landslide victory was celebrated and recognised in the country and the world.

February 04, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Commentary, ASEAN, US Sanctions, Election 2020, MilitaryCoup, International Responses, Aung San Suu Kyi Arrest, India's Stand, China's Stand, Political Crises, Constitutional Crises
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