Climate security in the Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal (BoB) region is emerging as an important focal point for climate security risks. This is largely due to a multi-layered interplay of geopolitical, geostrategic, and climate-related regional
Myanmar
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UN sanctions block teak trade with Cambodia
Ignoring environmental considerations, Thailand has reopened its teak trade with Myanmar, but world opinion against the radical Khmer Rouge has blocked similar trade with Cambodia.
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Oil explorers ready to withdraw
Many oil companies in Myanmar are pulling out of expensive but fruitless exploriation projects, dashing the military regime's hopes of future oil revenues.