Military Coup in Myanmar

[Thermodolia]

The fact that you are all gleefully shouting for war while I'm worrying fret over here for my friends and relatives back there is uncomfortably disturbing.

Though of course, even in my optimistic views, I unfortunately am aware that there is a very good chance violence might break out. I would really rather that we don't preach war and make this through even with the unreasonable military looming over us.

Addendum: Third day of Civil Disobedience. So far, so good. Well, as "good" as it can get without any escalation.

I’m not gleefully shouting for war just recognizing that it’s a possibility at this point and maybe an inevitability. The US media has been war hawking for awhile now.

[Shrillland]

I very much doubt we will.

We most likely will. Biden is positioning the US to be the global force for good ala what Bush did back in 03. Myanmar is small enough that an invasion isn’t going to ruffle too many feathers and would technically knock a chinese ally out of position giving a better boost to US foreign policy regarding China

Small? 54 million in a country of mountains and jungles that doesn't have road connections to its neighbours and half of its roads becoming impassible for armoured vehicles in the intense monsoon during the summer months is small? It took the British three years to get to Rangoon, the US military isn't designed for such warfare.

[Dresderstan]

We most likely will. Biden is positioning the US to be the global force for good ala what Bush did back in 03. Myanmar is small enough that an invasion isn’t going to ruffle too many feathers and would technically knock a chinese ally out of position giving a better boost to US foreign policy regarding China

Small? 54 million in a country of mountains and jungles that doesn't have road connections to its neighbours and half of its roads becoming impassible for armored vehicles in the intense monsoon during the summer months is small? It took the British three years to get to Rangoon, the US military isn't designed for such warfare.

Also we don't need Vietnam flashbacks.

[Repubblica Fascista Sociale Italiana]

We most likely will. Biden is positioning the US to be the global force for good ala what Bush did back in 03. Myanmar is small enough that an invasion isn’t going to ruffle too many feathers and would technically knock a chinese ally out of position giving a better boost to US foreign policy regarding China

Small? 54 million in a country of mountains and jungles that doesn't have road connections to its neighbours and half of its roads becoming impassible for armoured vehicles in the intense monsoon during the summer months is small? It took the British three years to get to Rangoon, the US military isn't designed for such warfare.

Like I posted on the other thread, a prolonged guerrilla war generates more revenue for Lockheed Martin so it would be considered a win by the warmongers

[Valentine Z]

The fact that you are all gleefully shouting for war while I'm worrying fret over here for my friends and relatives back there is uncomfortably disturbing.

Though of course, even in my optimistic views, I unfortunately am aware that there is a very good chance violence might break out. I would really rather that we don't preach war and make this through even with the unreasonable military looming over us.

Addendum: Third day of Civil Disobedience. So far, so good. Well, as "good" as it can get without any escalation.

I’m not gleefully shouting for war just recognizing that it’s a possibility at this point and maybe an inevitability. The US media has been war hawking for awhile now.

And that unfortunately, while I hate to admit it, is true. :/

Yeah, I apologise for the outburst, but no matter where, and especially because it's my homeland out of all places, I just hope it ends peacefully, though I have a very awful gut feeling that someone's going to throw a spark.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

I very much doubt we will.

We most likely will. Biden is positioning the US to be the global force for good ala what Bush did back in 03. Myanmar is small enough that an invasion isn’t going to ruffle too many feathers and would technically knock a chinese ally out of position giving a better boost to US foreign policy regarding China

I think the Vietnam War should serve as a warning about Myanmar. You send US soldiers to Myanmar and thousands will die in very horrifying ways.

[Borderlands of Rojava]

Small? 54 million in a country of mountains and jungles that doesn't have road connections to its neighbours and half of its roads becoming impassible for armoured vehicles in the intense monsoon during the summer months is small? It took the British three years to get to Rangoon, the US military isn't designed for such warfare.

Like I posted on the other thread, a prolonged guerrilla war generates more revenue for Lockheed Martin so it would be considered a win by the warmongers

And there's oil there. Jesus christ now that I think about it I actually could see us invading Myanmar.

Yall thought we were dropping in Iran boys. Nah, we going back to the days of agent orange.

[The Reformed American Republic]

If we go to war in Myanmar, Fortunate Son and All Along the Watchtower are gonna end up on billboard again lmfao.

I very much doubt we will.

We shouldn't. The world is full of injustice anyway and we cannot go to war with every single unjust regime.

[The Hindustani State]

Oh no, if war in Myanmar starts then the northeast India conflict will start again too, that means they might bring back conscription here

Right now all the soldiers are just sent to the China border because most of the insurgencies have died down, but now with the new China backed government they might start arming the terrorists again

[Tranzoria]

Oh no, if war in Myanmar starts then the northeast India conflict will start again too, that means they might bring back conscription here

Right now all the soldiers are just sent to the China border because most of the insurgencies have died down, but now with the new China backed government they might start arming the terrorists again

What rebels? The populace of Myanmar or the Junta?

[Heloin]

Oh no, if war in Myanmar starts then the northeast India conflict will start again too, that means they might bring back conscription here

Right now all the soldiers are just sent to the China border because most of the insurgencies have died down, but now with the new China backed government they might start arming the terrorists again

What rebels? The populace of Myanmar or the Junta?

Burma has had ongoing insurgencies for the last 70 years, same as North East India. When one flares up the other often follows.

[Sungoldy-China]

Military intervention in the internal affairs of a distant country is a way to demonstrate national power.
I’m not sure the United States still has enough power to support a military invasion.
The Iraq War was built on the economic success of the Clinton administration.
I don’t think Trump left Biden enough legacy

[Baltenstein]

Like I posted on the other thread, a prolonged guerrilla war generates more revenue for Lockheed Martin so it would be considered a win by the warmongers

And there's oil there. Jesus christ now that I think about it I actually could see us invading Myanmar.

Yall thought we were dropping in Iran boys. Nah, we going back to the days of agent orange.

It ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no senator's son, son
it ain't me, it ain't me, I'm no fortunate one, no

[Vivolkha]

Can't tell if China's faking or not. These seems REALLY weird now.
China is actually criticizing the Coup

Chinese officials are just watching the power struggle while eating popcorn and discussing how to take advantage of it.

[Esheaun Stroakuss]

America won't intervene because it tends to be ok with far right governments that don't harm it directly.

[The New California Republic]

A civil disobedience movement in Myanmar is gaining momentum with teachers and students protesting against Monday's military coup.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-55944482

[The Reformed American Republic]

America won't intervene because it tends to be ok with far right governments that don't harm it directly.

We shouldn't intervene. It's bad enough that we're stuck in the middle east as it is.

[Anglicora]

Wonderful. The case for a NATO-led regime change campaign in Burma is strong. Toppling a repressive military regime, ending a genocide, building a strong democracy in the former Tiger of Asia, and developing a reliable ally on China's doorstep.

America won't intervene because it tends to be ok with far right governments that don't harm it directly.

A severe simplification of American foreign policy... Jeane Kirkpatrick wrote about this in her book Dictatorships & Double Standards. The USA will support classical autocracies that are aligned with her interests as a "necessary evil", but will not support totalitarian regimes. Ultimately, allying with democracies is preferred but sometimes it is necessary to support dictatorships. That aside, the Burmese regime are pro-China and perpetrating genocide.

No we cannot send American soldiers to Myanmar. It would be Vietnam all over again.

We are going to though. It’s a perfect opportunity for Biden to gain that “overthrowing evil” cred

One can only wish. However it is unlikely that there will be a land invasion. More realistically, air superiority will be established via SEAD operations. Air superiority would prevent them from re-establishing themselves and from that, NATO could begin strategic drone strikes to beat the military into submission or eliminate its leadership should they not surrender.

[Anglicora]

Like I posted on the other thread, a prolonged guerrilla war generates more revenue for Lockheed Martin so it would be considered a win by the warmongers

And there's oil there. Jesus christ now that I think about it I actually could see us invading Myanmar.

Yall thought we were dropping in Iran boys. Nah, we going back to the days of agent orange.

Burma over Iran? Why not... both?

[Tranzoria]

International Businesses are closing ties with Myanmar including the Japanese Beer Company Kirin.

[Tranzoria]

The Nations of Indonesia and Malaysia are seeking an ASEAN meeting about the Coup
But again, as NSG always says, useless.

[Anglicora]

It isn't useless actually. ASEAN has been improving its ties with NATO over the last decade or so. They're reliable regional partners against Chinese influence, which is why it is conducive for them to help us deal with the coup.

[Tranzoria]

It isn't useless actually. ASEAN has been improving its ties with NATO over the last decade or so. They're reliable regional partners against Chinese influence, which is why it is conducive for them to help us deal with the coup.

DO NOT QUESTION THE NSG LORDS.

[Tranzoria]

Populace flooding to twitter after "temporary" ban on Facebook
#RespectOurVotes

[Tranzoria]

A somehow-not-arrested Journalist gave an NPR Interviewer and inside look of Myanmar in this podcast