While New Delhi preaches democratic values in international forums, in practice it prioritizes its strategic interests with Myanmar's military junta. Ignoring human rights violations for gas and oil is a contradiction that normalizes authoritarian impunity. Political hypocrisy becomes the rule.
Digital connectivity as an excuse for diplomatic silence 🛰️
India promotes projects like the Kaladan corridor and the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway, which require local political stability. However, technological infrastructure does not operate in an ethical vacuum. Negotiating with the junta to secure fiber optic routes or ports only reinforces a regime that cuts off internet access for its citizens. Technology does not justify moral omission.
The art of selling democracy while embracing dictatorships 🤝
India is like that friend who gives speeches about fidelity while flirting with whoever suits them. It asks Myanmar to respect democracy, but negotiates natural gas with the same people who shoot at civilians. If it at least offered a discount on the gas bill in exchange for releasing political prisoners, it would be a more honest deal. But no, consistency is not on sale.