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This analysis aims to assess India's diplomatic engagement strategy in Myanmar post-coup, highlighting the need for opposition involvement.

India's Diplomatic Engagement in Myanmar: The Case for Opposition Engagement

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Policy analysis reveals India's need for engagement with opposition forces in Myanmar's volatile environment, indicating a shift in strategy.

This analysis aims to assess India's diplomatic engagement strategy in Myanmar post-coup, highlighting the need for opposition involvement.
Theoretical policy analysis framework to evaluate India's approach to Myanmar's political landscape.
Examination of India's concerns over border security and geopolitical influences.
Assessment of the opposition forces' territorial control by Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs).
India's current military regime engagement has been deemed counterproductive due to opposition control over key areas.
The traditional hedging policy is now seen as strategic paralysis, limiting India's effectiveness.
Three policy recommendations include diversifying engagement, focusing on the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), and expanding informal ties.

K. Thangjalen Kipgen (2026) studied this question.

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Policy analysis reveals India's need for engagement with opposition forces in Myanmar's volatile environment, indicating a shift in strategy.