Recalibrating Diplomacy with Myanmar after Election Seals Military Control
Why it matters: Myanmar's entrenched military rule demands a pragmatic, multi-faceted international response to mitigate ongoing conflict.
- Myanmar's recent election is expected to perpetuate the post-coup conflict, despite the establishment of a nominally civilian administration.
- Crisis Group recommends that the EU and its member states should enhance aid and actively counter organized crime in Myanmar.
- Military rule is anticipated to continue in Myanmar, necessitating a recalibrated diplomatic strategy from international actors.
Myanmar's recent election, solidifying military control under a civilian facade, signals a continued post-coup conflict, prompting the Crisis Group to advise the EU and its member states on recalibrating their diplomatic approach. The Crisis Group suggests boosting aid and combating organized crime, acknowledging that military rule will persist despite the nominal shift in administration.
