Operation Brahma: India’s Aid Floods Myanmar, But Can It Bridge Political Divides?

India's Operation Brahma has delivered over 1,000 tonnes of aid to quake-hit Myanmar, such as a 200-bed field hospital, 442 MT of foodgrain, and NDRF rescue teams. The prompt response accentuates India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and technical capacity, with navy ships, aircraft, and medical teams deployed within 72 hours.

Limits:

 

Junta limitations: Myanmar's junta regime restricts aid delivery, which can create bottlenecks

 

Geopolitical strain: India balances humanitarianism against strategic ties with Myanmar's junta, making neutrality challenging

 

Possibilities:

 

Soft power jolt: The operation enhances India's credentials as an early responder, countering China's intrusions

 

People-centric focus: Medical care for 3,000+ patients and food aid for 500,000+ underscore grass-roots reach

 

As logistical might is the star of the operation, long-term effect rests on navigating Myanmar's political minefield

 

Source: MEA, The Wire, Economic Times