ASSESSMENTS
Myanmar's Strategic Upgrade
Jan 26, 2012 | 12:07 GMT
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Summary
In an effort to open the country, Myanmar is focusing its attention on its advantageous location on the Indian Ocean and its large natural gas reserves. By establishing a number of major economic initiatives, the country aims to attract foreign investors, create redundancy by providing a trade route that bypasses the Strait of Malacca and reduce its dependence on China and Thailand.
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