Beijing has found its large investment projects in Kachin state increasingly held hostage by ethnic conflicts.

The spillover of Myanmar refugees into China challenges Beijing's ability to influence ethnic groups in the region.

The U.S. push to expand ties with Myanmar is threatening China's position as Naypyidaw's dominant patron.

Stratfor's Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the opportunities and obstacles to foreign investment in Myanmar.

Stratfor Tactical Analyst Ben West examines how recent violence in Rakhine state could threaten Indian and Chinese investments in Myanmar.

Stratfor Vice President of Strategic Intelligence Reva Bhalla explains India's motives in seeking further ties with Myanmar.

Stratfor Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses Myanmar's attempts to resolve several ongoing ethnic conflicts in tandem with domestic political reform.

Vice President of Strategic Analysis Rodger Baker discusses the United States' warming relations with Myanmar and China's concerns.

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