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

May 31, 2022 00:11:46
Episode Cover

Carla Freeman on Biden’s Asia Diplomacy

President Biden returned from Asia “having scored some positive points in the region,” says USIP’s Carla Freeman. But Biden’s forceful backing of Taiwan and...

Listen

Episode

April 18, 2018 00:09:52
Episode Cover

Osama Gharizi on U.S. Objectives in Syria

From Lebanon, Osama Gharizi shares his analysis about the clarity of U.S. objectives after retaliatory missile strikes targeting the Assad regime’s suspected chemical weapons...

Listen

Episode

December 14, 2023 00:10:14
Episode Cover

Kathleen Kuehnast on a Survivor-Centric Path to Ending Sexual Violence in War

Conflict-related sexual violence “not just violates the physical, but the mental and social integrity of societies.” To address this crime, USIP’s Kathleen Kuehnast says...

Listen