Context: Myanmar's roadmap to full democracy will suffer from the status quo on account of its flawed domestic internal politics, over dependency on China and poor relations with the West and Islamic world.
Challenges in Myanmar's Transition to Full Democracy:
Key Elements of India- Myanmar Bilateral Relationship
Conclusion: While China will remain a spoke in India's Act East policy, it also has the potential to turn India's two-front dilemma into two-and-a-half fronts; hence India must strengthen its defence diplomacy.