In Myanmar, the ruling military authorities, namely, the State Administration Council, projected the 2026 elections  as a move toward political normalisation. In reality, the polls occurred during a worsening civil war, forced migration and severe political repression. Massive chunks of the country’s territory remained beyond effective control of the state (the Tatmadaw), major opposition forces had refused to participate, and millions were deprived of their vote by insecurit

Myanmar represents far more than a neighbouring Southeast Asian nation to China; it is a strategically indispensable asset upon which Beijing has constructed an intricate system of economic, military, and political dependency. China, over the years, has increased its role in the nation, especially its hold in Myanmar, which has increased after the military coup of 2021. Illustration by The Geostrata The Chinese have made sure that Myanmar's dependency on them remains intact,

As the world has been becoming increasingly influenced by digital infrastructure, a rising trust gap is developing around global tech ecosystems. Countries are becoming increasingly cautious about the excessive use of Western or Chinese platforms  due to data colonisation, spying, and economic blackmail. Illustration by The Geostrata The concept of digital non-alignment has gained popularity: as geopolitical fault lines become more pronounced, the concept of developing sovere

With the establishment of formal bilateral ties in 1951, both India and Myanmar have faced multiple crests and troughs in maintaining a steady balance of geopolitical interests, sailing through various coups, tension struggles and internal strife. India and Myanmar share a particularly sour relationship, wherein the effects of internal turbulence are seen on the emotional, social and economic aspects of the other. These include border tensions, immigrant management issues, re

India has a unique neighbourhood, with terrorism spilling over borders, political unrest shaking its periphery, and instability brewing...

The history of insurgency in India's Northeast was not only mired in its history and culture of vivid tribes but also had political...

In February 2021, the Myanmar military, known as Tatmadaw, seized control from the civilian government after the defeat of its affiliated...

South Asia has been increasingly witnessing seismic shifts in the political front, with swift regime changes in almost all of India’s...

The border region along the frontier between Myanmar and Bangladesh has been the focus of conflict from 2021 till date. The ethnic...

The year 2024 witnessed elections across the globe with nearly half of the world’s population  voting. However, this year observed...

India has long cultural relations with Southeast Asia, mostly enabled by marine trading routes. By encouraging robust commerce and...

In the global geopolitical arena, every step is towards national interest more than mere mutual co-existence. While the world was glued...