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News Analysis | With Myanmar’s military coup, the tightrope between idealism and realpolitik returns for New Delhi

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India has deep security relationship with Myanmar military.

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Mr.Rajapaksa had held talks with the leaders of the agitating trade unions on Monday and the decision was conveyed to them, a release from his office said.

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

News Analysis | With Myanmar’s military coup, the tightrope between idealism and realpolitik returns for New Delhi

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