A Lot Rides on India-Myanmar Ties — And Today, India Knows This
The western nations came down harshly on the junta. However, Myanmar’s neighbours, ASEAN and Japan, wiser since 1989, carefully calibrated their reaction. Japanese Deputy Defence Minister, Yasuhide Nakayama, was refreshingly candid: “If we do not approach this well, Myanmar could grow further away from politically free democratic nations and join the league of China.”
“We have noted the developments in Myanmar with deep concern. India has always been steadfast in its support to the process of democratic transition in Myanmar. We believe that the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld. We are monitoring the situation closely” — read India’s statement.
With Myanmar, India has a highly porous and sensitive 1643 km long border along four of her Northeastern states, which have ethnic ties with inhabitants in adjoining areas in Myanmar.
A lot is riding on India-Myanmar ties. Besides vital…
