The Red Line

Three experts, one Story. Each fortnight we host a panel of international experts diving into the biggest geopolitical stories shaping the news both here and overseas. Hosted by Michael Hilliard

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The Red Line

Episodes (142)

Tue Feb 10th 135 - Is China the Kingmaker in Myanmar’s Civil War?
Sep 8, 2025 134 - How Important are Strategic Bombers in 2025?
Jul 31, 2025 133 - Wargaming: A Turkish Invasion of Northern Cyprus

The Red Line

Feb 10, 2026
2½ hours
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Once hailed as a beacon of democratic reform in Southeast Asia, Myanmar has devolved into a fractured state defined by a brutal, multi-front civil war following the 2021 military coup. The Junta clings to power in the central cities through terror and forced conscription, while a patchwork of resistance forces controls the periphery but struggles with donor fatigue and ammunition shortages. Yet, following the shockwaves of Operation 1027 and the rise of a narcotics-and-scam-fueled war economy, the conflict has shifted. China, the region’s hesitant kingmaker, is now applying direct pressure on both sides to secure its strategic access to the In...

The Red Line

135 - Is China the Kingmaker in Myanmar’s Civil War?

The Red Line

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