Border Trade Routes: Old, New, and Potentials
After substantial delays and disruptions across traditional land border routes, maritime pathways are increasingly becoming a viable alternative for trade with Bangladesh and Thailand.
The 17 Border Trade Stations and Their Conditions
There are a total of 17 border trade stations between Myanmar and neighboring countries. Six of these border trade stations are controlled by Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) and resistance forces.
The Political Economy of Myanmar’s Conflict
Conflict de-escalation based on the sharing of war dividends among conflict parties may provide temporary respite. However, without progressing to meaningful political negotiations, it could simply delay and worsen the underlying conflict. Without considering the political economy of Myanmar’s conflict, a resolution to the crisis is unlikely.
