For months, the junta has been losing ground in Myanmar, as ethnic rebel forces capture town after town. But whether the military government is defeated, or some form of truce is established, Myanmar may no longer be the same. The Ethnic Armed Organisations want control of their conquered regions, while the junta consolidates power in urban areas that they still control. Meanwhile, the NUG, made up of the ousted civilian government, is losing influence. No group has authority over the whole country. When the dust settles, what emerges could be a federation, divided into smaller fiefdoms and territories. What does this mean for Myanmar and its people? 00:00 Introduction 01:03 Armed resistance groups formed after the junta's coup 03:58 Operation 1027 - turning the tide of war 05:51 Ethnic makeup of Myanmar 10:31 Are EAOs aligned with the goals of the NUG? 15:35 Junta forces deserting and defecting 18:01 How is the war being funded? 20:02 China's influence in Myanmar 23:31 Military junta conducts airstrikes against EAOs 26:18 Myanmar's refugee crisis 34:50 Ceasefire in the new year 38:13 ASEAN's role in facilitating peace 41:41 Is the solution for the NUG to return to power? =============== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider
