16 March 2012
NTS Alert (Mar 2012)
Abstract
This NTS Alert examines the implications of Myanmar’s recent reforms for its neighbours – China, India, Thailand and Bangladesh. Issues of major concern to the four countries include energy, humanitarian consequences and other non-traditional insecurities resulting from Myanmar’s internal challenges. The recent reforms, which advance democracy and national reconciliation, are seen to address these long-standing issues and are universally encouraged by Myanmar’s neighbours. Nevertheless, they represent just small steps forward, and more efforts are needed to achieve national reconciliation.
Abstract
This NTS Alert examines the implications of Myanmar’s recent reforms for its neighbours – China, India, Thailand and Bangladesh. Issues of major concern to the four countries include energy, humanitarian consequences and other non-traditional insecurities resulting from Myanmar’s internal challenges. The recent reforms, which advance democracy and national reconciliation, are seen to address these long-standing issues and are universally encouraged by Myanmar’s neighbours. Nevertheless, they represent just small steps forward, and more efforts are needed to achieve national reconciliation.
