Fueling the Generals: How Myanmar’s Neighbors Are Helping Prolong Military Dictatorship
The article "Fueling the Generals" examines the external economic and political factors that have allowed Myanmar’s military junta to sustain power since the 2021 coup. It explores how neighboring nations and regional corporations provide critical lifelines that enable the regime to persist despite a lack of domestic legitimacy and ongoing internal conflict.
Ultimately, the author argues that the struggle for democracy in Myanmar is no longer just a domestic issue, but one deeply connected to the international networks that sustain the regime's economic viability.