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Issue – 38 ,Key Insights (December 26, 2024 Briefing):
Economic Turbulence: Foreign direct investment continues to plunge, highlighting international caution; meanwhile, the junta’s optimistic growth forecasts contradict independent assessments (e.g., World Bank).
Junta’s Waning Control: Ethnic Armed Organizations (EAOs) like the Arakan Army and Karen National Union continue to reclaim territories, underscoring the military regime’s declining authority.
Questionable 2025 Election: With major opposition figures silenced or imprisoned, upcoming polls appear to be a strategic maneuver for maintaining military dominance.
Humanitarian Emergency: Conflict-driven displacement and food insecurity—especially in Rakhine State—have raised alarms of a looming famine by mid-2025, as reported by the UN.
International Ramifications: Neighboring countries, notably Thailand, face border insecurities, while global voices condemn the junta’s ongoing persecution and potential war crimes.
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