Is Myanmar a failed state?

Myanmar is on the brink of collapse.

Its armed forces are continuing a brutal crackdown—arresting, torturing and killing protesters—as Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar’s de-facto leader, is detained.

Our experts answer your questions.

Chapters 00:00 - What will happen to Aung San Suu Kyi?

02:15 - What are India and China doing?

03:37 - Should the West intervene?

05:25 - What’s happening to the Rohingya refugees?

07:16 - How will Myanmar’s neighbours be affected?

08:44 - Will civil war break out?

10:36 - Can the protesters win?

12:05 - Will Myanmar become a failed state?

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