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The Political Economy of Myanmar’s Conflict

“The Political Economy of Myanmar’s Conflict: Analyzing the Pros and Cons of De-escalation Through Economic Incentives,” was also one of the most read pieces.
By ISP Admin | January 31, 2025
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“The Political Economy of Myanmar’s Conflict: Analyzing the Pros and Cons of De-escalation Through Economic Incentives,” was also one of the most read pieces. It examined Thailand’s initiative to reopen the Asian Highway, a critical conduit for Myanmar-Thailand trade. In this edition of ISP On Point, ISP-Myanmar argued that 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.


The Political Economy of Myanmar’s Conflict


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