Watch | ‘One Visit in 11 Months Can’t Stabilise India-Myanmar Relations'

In this episode, Happymon Jacob interviews Rajiv Bhatia, retired Indian diplomat and distinguished fellow, the Gateway House, about India’s approach towards Myanmar since the military coup a year ago. He argues that the stability and security of Myanmar are of crucial importance for the stability and security of India’s Northeast. Ambassador Bhatia identifies the key elements of India’s Myanmar policy, including the preference for a political settlement and a return to democracy. The major challenges before India such as the influx of refugees fleeing Myanmar and preventing the use of Myanmar’s soil by insurgent groups active in India’s Northeastern states.