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Due to factors including shared strategic objectives, historical ties, and geographic proximity, India and Myanmar's relationship has changed over time. The main elements influencing Indo-Myanmar ties are examined in this paper, along with their political dynamics, economic collaboration, and security considerations. In the past, the relationship has fluctuated between times of harmony and conflict due to changes in India's foreign policy objectives and the domestic political climate in Myanmar. India considers Myanmar to be an essential partner in its "Act East" program, which seeks to improve trade routes and promote regional connectivity due to Myanmar's important location as a bridge connecting South and Southeast Asia. This analysis looks at the ways that India and Myanmar have strengthened their economic relations by working together on infrastructure projects, especially in border areas. Because they face similar difficulties in preserving regional peace, security cooperation--in particular, counterinsurgency and border management--remains a pillar of their bilateral relationship. Additionally, the paper explores how important international actors--particularly China--affect relations between India and Myanmar. India finds it difficult to strike a balance between its strategic interests and Myanmar's growing reliance on Chinese investments. The prospects for future cooperation between India and Myanmar are examined in this analysis's conclusion, with an emphasis on opportunities for both countries' economies to flourish, their strategic alignment, and the advancement of regional stability.