THE RED CARPET GAMBLE: Why India’s Myanmar Strategy is a High-Stakes Bet That May Not Pay Off

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: Shan Herald Agency for News | By Sai Wansai As the civil war in Myanmar deepens and the military junta’s grip on power slips, India’s strategy is facing a reality check that could render its efforts futile. Read Full Story

U.S. Bemoans ‘Tremendous’ Chinese Influence in Myanmar, and More

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy Testifying before a U.S. House panel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has complained that China “hold[s] a tremendous amount of leverage” over Myanmar.  Read Full Story

With Min Aung Hlaing’s Visit, India Confronts New Reality at Its Border

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Aung Marm Oo Min Aung Hlaing’s five-day visit to India will not reverse the Myanmar military’s deteriorating battlefield position Read Full Story

Neighbors in Need: Six Key Takeaways from Min Aung Hlaing’s India Trip

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy The Irrawaddy highlights six key takeaways from Min Aung Hlaing’s trip to India Read Full Story

First Known Russian Tungsten Mining Project Moves Into Eastern Shan

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: The Irrawaddy | By Phoe Tar Observers said the Myanmar military-backed arrival of a Russian company in a region controlled by the China-backed UWSA would trigger tensions. Read Full Story

China ready to enhance cooperation with Myanmar’s new government: top diplomat

by Admin | Jun 5, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy

Source: Xinhua News Agency Wang Yi, Chinese foreign minister and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held talks with his Myanmar counterpart Tin Maung Swe in Beijing on Friday. Read Full Story