The Intelligence from The Economist Shock and war: Myanmar junta exploits quake
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Mar 31, 2025 
Su Lin Wong, Asia correspondent for The Economist, dives into the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar post-earthquake, highlighting the junta's focus on military actions over rescue efforts. Anton LaGuardia discusses the impact of U.S. media policies on global broadcasting, particularly Voice of America. Lizzie Peet introduces the Glass Ceiling Index, revealing the best countries for working women in 2025 and the critical factors influencing gender equality in the workplace. Their insights provide a compelling look into pressing global issues.
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Junta Exploits Earthquake
- Myanmar's junta declared mourning after a massive earthquake, but then launched airstrikes on resistance fighters near the epicenter.
- The junta intensified bombing even during rescue efforts, hindering aid access.
Information Control
- Su Lin Wong, reporting from Thailand due to Myanmar's ban on foreign journalists, highlights the junta's tight control over information.
- Local journalists face dangerous conditions, making assessing the catastrophe's true extent difficult.
Weakened Healthcare
- Myanmar's healthcare system is severely weakened.
- Many doctors and nurses protest the regime by refusing to work, and the junta targets hospitals perceived as supporting the resistance.
