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With Sham Election, Myanmar Junta Seeks To Give Foreign Governments Pretext for Engagement

by Admin | Dec 20, 2025 | Analyses, Elections, Opinion Papers

Source: Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Analysis by Dan Swift

Myanmar’s sham election won’t restore internal stability or legitimacy, but it may provide countries like India diplomatic cover to reengage the junta — fracturing international pressure at a moment when Myanmar is working actively with China against U.S. interests.

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