Myanmar's Intensifying Conflict Threatens Regional Stability, Risks Spillover into Bangladesh and Involving China

Myanmar's hardening military rule continues to fuel an intensifying conflict, leading to an upsurge in fighting that risks spilling over into neighboring Bangladesh. This volatile situation, impinging on the western margin of ASEAN, also has the potential to involve Chinese interests due to China's arrangements with Myanmar for access to Southern Africa, crucial for trade and influence.