Myanmar Military Offensive Targets Land for Russia Backed Port Project The recent escalation of violence in southern Myanmar has brought attention to a long stalled development project that could have far reaching consequences for regional trade and geopolitics.
The Dawei Special Economic Zone, a planned deep sea port and power plant on the Andaman Sea, was initially touted as a strategic alternative to the Strait of Malacca.
However, the revival of this project comes with significant risks.