Question Q.10GS2GS2
The ongoing internal crisis in Myanmar is impeding India's Act East Policy. In light of the state-ment, discuss the measures taken by India to deal with the crisis and associated challenges.
Main Body
Myanmar faced a military coup that replaced the democratic govt. of Aung Ayn Kyi with the military junta. IMPEDING ACT EAST POLICY:activation of the Golden TriangleIndia's pore in Myanmaris in danger of disruptionKaladan Multi-Modal Transit Projectcharge for ChinaaffectsJMT bilateral highway projectsurge in refugees & use illegal migrants from Myanmar into India's north-east MEASURES BY INDIA: (1) Engagement with military junta while focusing on promoting democracy (2) Operation 'All Clear' with Myanmar to tackle active insurgent groups on both sides of border
3Has cleared operation of Free Movement Regime that was active since 2016. (4) Targeting better border patrols and focus on preventing drug trafficking. CHALLENGES: (1) Increasing Chinese presence in Myanmar → Kyaikpyitaung port (2) Rise in refugee filtering into Bangladesh (3) Bangladesh political crisis and loss friendly govt. (4) Myanmar's local population has ties to people on Myanmar's side → Myanmar CM negotiated movement of people across the border (5) Nexus of insurgents, traffickers and illegal migrants across porous borders. The situation needs to be handled with care with focus on integration with local population of north-east and efforts to border patrols along with engagement with junta, smuggling trade, and illegal migrants.
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Conclusion
The situation needs to be handled with care with focus on integration with local population of north-east and efforts to border patrols along with engagement with junta, smuggling trade, and illegal migrants.
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Diagram
Flow chart showing how Myanmar crisis impedes Act East Policy, with branches showing Golden Triangle activation, Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Project, and JMT bilateral highway project.
Topper
PRASTUTI UPADHAYA
AIR 842024MGP
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
India and its Neighborhood - Relations
India-Myanmar relations
Myanmar crisis and Act East Policy implications
Writing Stats
242
Total words
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