Aaron Connelly
Asia–Pacific (APAC)
Asia Diplomatic Editor and Senior Asia Correspondent at The Economist
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Nov 19, 2024 |
economist.com | Aaron Connelly
Its army has never been hit this hardBy Aaron Connelly, Asia diplomatic editor, The Economist JUST a year after Myanmar declared its independence from Britain in 1948, the new government’s authority extended no farther than the suburbs of Rangoon (now Yangon). Though beset by insurgencies and defections, the army fought its way out of the capital to conquer most of the country. For 75 years, no other institution has had its reach or resilience.
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