Relations between India and Myanmar over nearly five decades have been governed by many complex factors. Amongst them are the strategic location of Myanmar, India?s commitment to idealism-driven support to the restoration of democracy in Myanmar, realism-driven need to deal with those actually governing the country, the implications of China?s increasing presence and role in Myanmar etc. China, fortunately for it, has been able to make its foreign policy decisions without having to bother about the nature of the regime in any country. India and Myanmar share a complicated and delicate history, marked as much by mistrust as amity. For those who may be interested, a ?Historical Background” is annexed to this paper. POLITICAL: Pro-Democracy Protests in 2007... Aung San Suu Kyi ... Sanctions Regime ... Shifting US Position ... India-Myanmar Bilateral Relations : Realism Influencing Policy ..... ECONOMIC: Economic Cooperation ... Trade ... Border Trade ... Quest for Energy ... Infrastructure Projects ... Kaladan Project ... Cyclone Nargis ..... MILITARY: Insurgencies in Myanmar ... Insurgencies in India ... Defence Relations ... Some Conclusions ..... A N N E X U R E: Historical Background ... Military Rule ...