MEA Secretary: Isolating Myanmar incorrect as someone else will fill that vacuum
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Why in news
MEA Secretary Rudrendra Tandon stated that isolating Myanmar is incorrect as it creates a vacuum for other actors, emphasizing the need for continued engagement ahead of the ASEAN-India Summit.
Background
India supports ASEAN engagement with Myanmar despite the ongoing civil war. The ASEAN bloc's response is currently based on the five-point consensus announced in 2022 to facilitate Myanmar's reintegration.
Facts for Prelims
- PostRudrendra Tandon is the Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs
- Intl. orgASEAN-India Summit and East Asia Summit are scheduled to be held in Manila, Philippines
- FactMyanmar's civil war has been ongoing for six years as of November 2026
- FactThe five-point consensus was announced by ASEAN in 2022 regarding Myanmar
For Mains
Q. Discuss the strategic implications of India's policy of engagement versus isolation regarding Myanmar's internal conflict and its impact on regional stability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Geopolitical vacuum: Risk of non-democratic actors or hostile powers filling the void left by isolation
- Regional integration: Balancing the ASEAN five-point consensus with India's 'Act East' policy objectives
- Security-Development nexus: Managing border security and refugee flows while maintaining diplomatic ties with the junta
Keywords: Act East Policy · Strategic Autonomy · Regional Stability · Non-interference · Geopolitical Vacuum
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