"Myanmar is often perceived to be a buffer state between the two Asian giants of India and China. Its strategic location provides Myanmar with an opportunity to play a significant role in the geopolitics of South and Southeast Asia. In addition, the availability of natural gas in Myanmar gives an economic dimension to its strategic significance. Myanmar shares a 1640 km-long land and maritime boundary with India, making it a crucial element of India?s security calculus and ensuring that amicable relations with Myanmar are vital...Be it traditional, non-traditional, or even energy security, Myanmar is definitely an important component of India?s security management system. Engagement with Myanmar is, therefore, logical for India. The problem before India is what should be the nature of engagement with one of the most brutal regimes in the world..." Contents: AN OVERVIEW OF THE INDIA-MYANMAR RELATIONSHIP ... INDIA?S SECURITY CONCERNS VIS-?-VIS MYANMAR ... THE CHINA FACTOR ... INDO-MYANMAR TRADE RELATIONS ... MYANMAR?S ROLE IN INDIA?S ENERGY SECURITY ... MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ... CONCLUSION ...