FROM CONFLICT TO COMMERCE: REBUILDING MYANMAR’S ECONOMY
From Conflict to Commerce: Rebuilding Myanmar’s Economy Myanmar’s journey from decades of conflict toward economic recovery and growth is a story of resilience, challenges, and cautious optimism. After years marked by internal strife, political upheaval, and sanctions, the nation is striving to rebuild its economy—transforming from a landscape scarred by conflict into a fertile ground […]
HYDROPOWER VS. LIVELIHOOD: THE CONTROVERSY AROUND THE MYITSONE DAM
Hydropower vs. Livelihood: The Controversy Around the Myitsone Dam The Myitsone Dam project in northern Myanmar is one of the most contentious development initiatives in the country’s modern history. Originally intended to be a flagship project of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the dam has become a symbol of the clash between national development […]
BORDER TRADE WITH THAILAND AND CHINA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Border Trade with Thailand and China: Challenges and Opportunities Border trade serves as a critical economic lifeline for many Southeast Asian countries, especially land-linked nations like Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. Among the most important trading partners are Thailand and China, both of which share long land borders with these countries. Border trade with these giants […]
CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD IN SOUTHEAST ASIA: A COMPARATIVE LOOK AT MYANMAR, LAOS, AND CAMBODIA
China’s Belt and Road in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Look at Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has significantly influenced Southeast Asia, with Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia serving as focal points for its infrastructure-driven diplomacy. While these nations have embraced BRI projects to bolster economic development, they also grapple with challenges […]
