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Expert briefing
Publication date: 8 September 2016

This meeting is the latest in a flurry of diplomatic contacts between both countries since Myanmar's government came to office in March. Delhi feels that this new, mostly civilian…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 13 January 2017

Discussion included the Northern Alliance of four ethnic minority armed groups fighting the Tatmadaw in north-eastern Myanmar bordering China. The meeting exemplifies the…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 3 May 2024

Pichai Chunhavajira, an experienced businessman who has held various important positions previously, was named as the new finance minister, taking over the role from the premier…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 8 February 2023

This enables the State Administration Council, the junta headed by military chief and coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, to remain in place for another six months. Min Aung Hlaing…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 19 November 2021

Meanwhile, the Myanmar junta and the military-aligned Thai government are under pressure from opponents, and the Philippines is gearing up for elections. With COVID-19 vaccination…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 9 May 2023

The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 4 July 2017

The visit will be one in the string of recent Russian diplomatic and security initiatives with ASEAN countries. When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte visited Moscow in late…

Expert briefing
Publication date: 28 April 2022

Russia is a relatively modest player in South-east Asia in terms of economic footprint, political influence and defence diplomacy. However, its arms sales to the region have…

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