The Asia Foundation #13: 'Burma- A Strategic Perspective' (2001) By Andrew Selth
 
Burma sits at an important geostrategic location that connects the Indian subcontinent with China and the Indochina Peninsula. The land has witnessed many military invasions since antiquity, such as by the Indian, Chinese, Thai, British, and Japanese. At critical times, Burma has been a cockpit for rivalry between the colonial powers in the 19th century. In the 20th century, the superpowers contested there for influence. In the fluid strategic environment of the early 21st century with the rise of China and India, together with the reengagement of the U.S. in the region, its important position is once again attracting attention from analysts and officials 
 
Soft Cover
43 pages
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