Recently the International Court of Justice ruled that Myanmar must take \u201call measures within its power to prevent genocide.” But the question is, how did it get to this point in the first place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently the International Court of Justice ruled that Myanmar must take \u201call measures within its power to prevent genocide” against the Rohingya people. But the question is, how did it get to this point in the first place? The answer to that is long and complex, but one major factor is the fact that no major country has stood up for this marginalised group. China has attempted to be a mediator, but they are a close ally of the Burmese government and thus will ultimately not take action to defend the Rohingya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThe reason few nations are stepping in to stop this crisis is, simply put, the lack of strategic interests in doing so. The western powers are relatively unconcerned with their influence in the region, and thus see no reason to commit troops, send any substantial amount of aid or diplomatically pressure Myanmar. China does have strategic interests in the country, however these depend on a strong relationship with the government of the country. China plans to expand its Belt and Road Initiative into Myanmar, and this requires an allied regime in Myanmar, thus China likely will not intervene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tIndia, another regional power, also has interests in the country. In recent years, India has attempted to counter China\u2019s dominance over the region, and therefore is also interested in winning allies in Myanmar. Thus, India will likely remain neutral, or offer little substantive resistance to the genocide of the Rohingya so as not to anger the Burmese government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tThe United States has attempted to help to some degree, offering $542 million in aid since 2017. However, the Trump administration has reduced the number of Rohingya refugees permitted in the U.S., and little substantive action that may actually resolve the crisis has taken place. Aid can do little to stop a military dead-set on ethnic cleansing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\tIn order to resolve this crisis, the international community must come together and enforce international law, and ensure that no more innocent people are killed. International action can bypass many of the issues individual states may face in addressing the crisis.
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