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Grey Zone: Trump, Xi, And The Illusion of Democracy: The Real Story Behind Myanmar’s 2025 Election | Hindustan Times Podcast

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Four years ago, a viral dance video unknowingly captured the start of Myanmar’s military coup. Today, the same generals who crushed democracy are promising to bring it back with elections scheduled for December 2025. But here’s what they’re not telling you.Protesting this election could land you in prison. The military still controls the narrative. And behind the scenes, two superpowers the U.S. and China are racing for influence. One wants rare earth minerals. The other wants strategic control. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F0aWqFMbYiY

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