Role of India in Rohingya Crisis: Humanitarian Role and Geopolitical Interest

Authors

  • Farzana Al Ferdous IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v9i2.563

Keywords:

Myanmar, Rohingya, India, Humanitarian, Geopolitical

Abstract

Globally considered one of the most persecuted minority groups, the Rohingyas are a predominantly Muslim ethnic group in northern Rakhine who have fled Myanmar in a large-scale exodus since August 2017. More than 700,000 refugees fled to Bangladesh after a military crackdown on Rohingyas last August, following the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army’s attack on Myanmar’s military posts. This massive refugee outflow of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar into Bangladesh has created a humanitarian crisis that carries implications on regional stability and security and also outrage among the international community. As a neighbor country, Bangladesh expects India’s respond promptly to support the government. This paper briefly examines India’s approach towards the Roh-ingya crisis and explores ways for India through its role in humanitarian and geopolitical including diplomatic, domestic political compulsions, security and economic interest. It also analyses India’s response to the Rohingya crisis focusing on India-Myanmar relations and also India’s need to counter China’s growing influence in its neighborhood. The paper also argues that as a neighbor friend and partner of Bangladesh, the role of India in Rohingya crisis has become a global expectation for peace and conflict resolution.

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Author Biography

  • Farzana Al Ferdous, IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology

    Assistant Professor, College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology, Dhaka, BANGLADESH

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Published

07-08-2021

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How to Cite

Ferdous, F. A. . (2021). Role of India in Rohingya Crisis: Humanitarian Role and Geopolitical Interest. ABC Research Alert, 9(2), 59-66. https://doi.org/10.18034/ra.v9i2.563