QUAD Will Go Ill For A Six If USA Keeps Using Terms Like CAATSA And Sanctions Against India
The impact of US sanctions on two Myanmar military companies may not affect Myanmar much but if it starts lapping Indian shores because of an Australian human rights lawyers claim that Adani Group is financially involved with one of the companies, then QUAD is surely going to collapse.
The US sanctioned Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) last week as it was “a vital financial lifeline” for the junta which has overthrown the elected government and killed hundreds of unarmed protesters. Though the lawyers’ report claims Adani is paying about Rs 2,500 crore to MEC, the group sees it differently.
The Australian Centre for International Justice (ACIJ) and the Justice for Myanmar group say the documents reveal that the amount was provided to MEC which “stands credibly accused and is being investigated at the ICC and ICJ for crimes against humanity”.
The intention is to pressure Canberra into dumping its investment in Adani Ports, which also owns North Queensland operations linked to Carmichael coal mine. These Australian lawyers and activists also want sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to stop investing in Adani Group on ethical grounds.
“The Yangon project is independent with no joint venture partners. We are watching the situation carefully and will engage with relevant authorities and stakeholders to seek their advice for the way forward,” said an Adani Ports spokesperson.
India is not going to dump Myanmar no matter what but will continue its relationship as usual. In case The USA and Australians try to pressure India in any way then India already fed up of such tantrums may just show the door to QUAD. In fact Australia will be the biggest loser because now the Chinese have already intensified the trade war against Australia. Australians must remember that only India has the capability to save them from the Chinese menace.
