Context: Myanmar crisis is India’s opportunity to develop a long-term refugee policy.
The historical affinity between India and Myanmar
Background: Recently, the Myanmar military has grabbed power in a coup, the third time in the nation’s history since its independence in 1948. A one-year state of emergency has been imposed, and democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained.
India’s concern towards Myanmar: India believes that the rule of law should prevail and stands for the restoration of democracy in Myanmar. This change in the approach is led by the following factors:
Way forward: