The Myanmar Coup D’état: The Seeds of Colonialism and Implications on Regional Security
Tensions in Myanmar after the recent junta takoever have been escalating as crackowns on protestors become more severe with many losing their lives in the process. However, the implications of the coup d’etat spread far beyond the borders of the nation as many regional actors have huge stakes in Burma. Read BIPSS’ Research Intern Subham Barua’s commentary on the issue as he explains the historical reasons behind the current poltical landscape in Myanmar and the implications it has on regional security.