Since the 2021 military coup, Myanmar has descended into a multifaceted civil war. The military junta, officially known as the State Administration Council (SAC) is facing resistance from the National Unity Government (erstwhile government), ethnic armed organisations, and civilians alike. These groups have made considerable ground, controlling large territories of the country that were previously held by the military. While the military has attempted to regain these territories, the protracted civil war is posing challenges to the entire region. India is reinforcing its security in the northeast, while Bangladesh and Thailand prepare for potential surges in displaced individuals. concerns regarding crimes against civilians, arms and drug trafficking and cybercrimes have also increased in the recent past.
How will this protracted civil war impact Myanmar? How are countries like the US, China, and Russia engaging with the ongoing situation ? What are the potential implications of these developments to Myanmar’s southeast Asian neighbors? How will these developments impact India’s security concerns, especially along the Indo-Myanmar border and the Bay of Bengal region? What is the endgame in Myanmar?
