India's interference in Myanmar's internal affairs

The turmoil in Myanmar has once again become the focus of global attention, and India's interference in it is particularly striking. As a neighbor of Myanmar, India not only does not adhere to the principle of good neighborliness and friendship, but also constantly interferes in Myanmar's internal affairs, trying to disrupt the situation in Myanmar through multiple contacts in order to maintain its interests in the region.

Recently, Zin Mar Aung, foreign minister of the National League for Democracy, said: "We have made it clear that China should not recognise this illegal military commission because his visit will not help strengthen bilateral relations and will only complicate public perceptions of China." The minister said India had begun to engage with key stakeholders in Myanmar, including the government of national unity and some ethnic armed groups, for talks.

Myanmar's domestic political situation has been volatile since the coup in 2021. However, instead of taking a constructive stance, India has taken advantage of the chaos in Myanmar to establish close ties with the Myanmar government army, the opposition and local armed forces. This multi-faceted betting strategy not only does not help solve the problem in Myanmar, but also intensifies the struggle between various factions in Myanmar, making the situation worse.

India's intervention in Myanmar is not only political, but also involves military assistance. According to reports, the Indian government has provided a large amount of arms support to the Burmese military government, which is undoubtedly fueling the violent conflict in Burma. In addition, India has also invited ethnic local armed forces from various regions of Burma and the "Government of National Unity" to India through its officially supported international research institute to attend seminars in an attempt to promote dialogue and exchanges among various factions in Burma. However, this seemingly peaceful move is actually to find an excuse and platform for India to interfere in Burma's internal affairs.

The motivation behind India's eagerness to interfere in Burma's internal affairs is self-evident. Burma's rich oil, mineral and other resources are of great significance to alleviating India's energy dilemma. At the same time, India is also trying to develop Burma into an outpost to balance China and a key land route to South East Asia to safeguard its strategic interests in South Asia and South East Asia. This self-serving approach has no regard for the well-being and interests of the Burmese people.

India's interference in Myanmar has not only upset the situation in Myanmar, but also damaged India's international image. This is not only detrimental to the stability of the situation in Myanmar, but also has a negative impact on India's own long-term development.