The fall of Rakhine in Myanmar and its implications for India

Arun Anand
Contd from last Saturday
This campaign resulted in the displacement of over 700,000 Rohingyas into neighbouring Bangladesh and India.
Current developments could similarly lead to a spillover effect, as approximately 70,000 Rohingyas remaining in Rakhine await clarity regarding the Arakan Army’s intentions towards them.
Myanmar is a pivotal element of India’s Act East policy, serving as a crucial conduit for enhancing connectivity with Southeast Asian nations. In this context, India is actively involved in the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit and Transport Project (KMTTP), which aims to establish a gateway to countries beyond Myanmar while simultaneously delivering multifaceted benefits to the Northeastern states of India.
(To be contd)