Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a Southeast Asian country located in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula. It is bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand. The country has a long history of political instability and has been ruled by various military regimes since gaining independence from British colonial rule in 1948.

In 2011, Myanmar began a process of political liberalization, leading to the establishment of a civilian government in 2016. However, the military remains a powerful force in the country and has faced criticism for its treatment of ethnic minorities, particularly the Rohingya Muslim minority in Rakhine State. The military's actions in Rakhine have led to widespread condemnation and sanctions from the international community.

In recent years, Myanmar has faced significant challenges including ongoing civil conflicts, human rights abuses, and economic issues such as high levels of poverty and corruption. Despite these challenges, the country has made some progress in its transition to democracy, including the holding of free and fair elections in 2015 and the release of political prisoners.

Myanmar maintains contact with 39 countries. The five most intense relations Myanmar has are with: China with a score of 33 408 , Malaysia with a score of 21 056 , United States with a score of 21 007 , India with a score of 13 825 , and Japan with a score of 12 987 .

The top five closest relations from Myanmar are: Japan with a score of 9.8 , Sri Lanka with a score of 9.27 , Germany with a score of 8.53 , South Korea with a score of 7.97 , and India with a score of 7.65 .

While, the top five strained relations from Myanmar are: Thailand with a score of 1.47 , Bangladesh with a score of 3.46 , Indonesia with a score of 3.74 , United States with a score of 3.77 , and East Timor with a score of 3.85 .