CHINA AND INDIA IN THE ROHINGYA CRISIS: EXPLORING A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS IN THE GEOPOLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Abstract

In 2017, the Rohingya people experienced a brutal crackdown at the hands of the Myanmar military, called Tatmadaw. In the face of the crackdown, Rohingya people took shelter in Bangladesh. Despite nearly seven years passing of this crisis, a sustainable solution remains elusive. Presently, more than 1.1 million Rohingya individuals are living in camps located in Bangladesh, where they endure a lack of essential rights and services. The Rohingya camps have also become a source of internal and external security threats, intensifying the critical nature of this refugee crisis and raising geopolitical concerns. The neighbouring states, China and India, holding significant interest and influence over Bangladesh and Myanmar, have critical responses to the crisis. Considering the complex geopolitical landscape and legal grounds, this article explores potential resolutions to the Rohingya crisis.