Q.2 Myanmar — regardless of who governs its polity — is not only the decisive lynchpin for India’s Act East policy but critical for the economic development and security of India’s Northeast. Comment. (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-india-must-engage-with-myanmar-7739864/lite/ In the intro, mention military coup in Myanmar. In the body, mention need for recalibration in India’s policy toward Myanmar, dynamic economic engagement, security, engagement ruling military to stop highhandedness. Conclude by mentioning the need for engagement with Myanmar as economic, security and foreign policy imperative for India.