04/04/2021 07:10
Current Developments In Myanmar In Light Of The Dynamics Of Its Relations With China
Due to its dynamic domestic politics, fluctuating ties with the international community, and geostrategic position, Myanmar is an important country for China, as evidenced by recent events. On Feb. 1, 2021, a military coup took place in Myanmar, leading to the detention of Aung San Suu Kyi, the de facto leader of the ruling party National League for Democracy (NLD), as well as a number of government officials. The Myanmar army took over the administration on Feb. 1 and declared a year-long state of emergency in the country, citing fraud in the elections held on Nov. 8, 2020. Myanmar has faced multiple military interventions in its political history. However, unlike past coups, narratives traditionally used to justify coups, such as internal turmoil and threat to the integrity of the union , are not listed among the
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