Jason Tower on What the Ukraine War Means for Myanmar

April 19, 2022 00:08:35
Jason Tower on What the Ukraine War Means for Myanmar
On Peace
Jason Tower on What the Ukraine War Means for Myanmar

Apr 19 2022 | 00:08:35

/

Show Notes

As Russia withdraws resources from Myanmar to focus on Ukraine, China has filled the void by publicly supporting the junta. Meanwhile, the situation inside Myanmar continues to deteriorate, with “the military only able to hang on [to power] by using violence of tragic proportions,” says USIP’s Jason Tower.

Other Episodes

Episode

March 13, 2024 00:08:43
Episode Cover

Lauren Baillie on the ICC’s Latest Warrants for Russian War Crimes

For the first time, the International Criminal Court has charged high-level Russian commanders with crimes against humanity — showing that Russia’s assault on civilians...

Listen

Episode

October 28, 2020 00:08:36
Episode Cover

Kathleen Kuehnast on the 20th Anniversary of UN Resolution 1325

Two decades after the passage of the landmark resolution on women, peace and security, USIP’s Kathleen Kuehnast points to the 86 countries that have...

Listen

Episode

September 26, 2023 00:07:42
Episode Cover

Gordon Peake on the Second U.S.-Pacific Islands Summit

U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands is “still in the honeymoon phase,” says USIP’s Gordon Peake. But as President Biden hosts the second U.S.-Pacific...

Listen