Where China meets India : Burma and the new crossroads of Asia

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Thant Myint-U's exploration of the remote region where China and India converge offers a timely examination of a geopolitical hotspot. Historically isolated by the Himalayas, dense jungles, and distant kingdoms, this frontier is on the brink of transformation. As forests are cleared and infrastructure develops, the barriers that have long separated these two nations will diminish, creating unprecedented connections among Southeast Asia's three billion inhabitants. This shift is as significant as the opening of the Suez Canal. Thant Myint-U, drawing from extensive travels across this evolving landscape, highlights the emergence of high-speed trains and modern shopping centers, juxtaposed against lingering insurgencies and impoverished communities. He delves into the strategic importance of Burma, where the ambitions of China and India intersect. This work serves as a travelogue, historical account, and insightful forecast, providing a rich narrative of the region's past while illuminating its newfound relevance on the global stage. Through his masterful storytelling, Thant Myint-U captures the essence of a rapidly changing Asian frontier and its implications for the world.