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The March 28 Sagaing Earthquake: Earthquake Diplomacy and Potential Political Aftershocks

The March 28 Sagaing Earthquake: Earthquake Diplomacy and Potential Political Aftershocks

Update: 2025-05-21
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The March 28 Sagaing Earthquake brought severe destruction to central Myanmar and prompted swift international aid and temporary ceasefires. While it offers a rare opening for “earthquake diplomacy,” structural weaknesses and ongoing conflict cast doubt on lasting peace.
In this On Point, we examine whether the Sagaing Earthquake could become a turning point for Myanmar—or if it will be another crisis lost to politics and missed opportunities.

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The March 28 Sagaing Earthquake: Earthquake Diplomacy and Potential Political Aftershocks

The March 28 Sagaing Earthquake: Earthquake Diplomacy and Potential Political Aftershocks

ISP-Myanmar