Myanmar's Junta is on the Brink of Losing the Civil War. And More.

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[@YoutubeWatcher264]

"We don't interfere with internal affairs of another country" - CCP Gaslight 101

[@ChiekoGamers]

As if America does not interfere with internal affairs of other countries especially in the Middle East? Hypocrite much?

[@YoutubeWatcher264]

@@ChiekoGamers America interfering does not change the fact that China is a LIAR, as it clearly interferes with another country's affairs. First it supported Myanmar's Junta, now it supports rebels.

[@drewwar9344]

​@@ChiekoGamers Yeah, we do, but we're open about it. Sorry, we want other countries to have democracy and not commit human rights violations. You're right, were the hypocrites. Where are the bad guys 😂😂😂 And you have no right to speak especially if america gives Your country money or protects you with our military. Unless you're an Enemy in which case your opinion doesn't matter

[@nadershah1257]

I would rather have the CCP interfering, than the likes of the USA! At least, the CCP doesn’t initiate wars or the total collapse of government, or worse the country itself. Cough Iraq cough.

[@nadershah1257]

@@drewwar9344Ah yes, when the Bush administration invaded Iraq, what became of your so called democracy? It became redundant, and led to the rise of groups like ISIS, and Kurdish seperatists.

[@benrockefeller6334]

The most insane thing for me was that operation 1027 began the day after a discussion in my school in society class that included a brief portion about Myanmar's situation, where a student from Myanmar spoke about her experiences living near the border with Thailand. The news the very next day was like a fireball in the night.

[@icedtea8547]

Myanmar is our neighboring country. It is important that there is stability and peace in the country so that the violence doesn't spread over into ours. We already have a few thousand Myanmarese refugees in our country. Best wishes to the people of Myanmar.

[@thaimember1]

Thai FC +1

[@icedtea8547]

🇮🇳 India ​@@thaimember1

[@aezakmi3766]

in case u forgotten theres a state called Manipur which is part of India which is on fire for since last year , maybe talk about it sometimes. then go act big bro for neighbour.

[@HUMShaBaK]

​@@aezakmi3766We have Manipur in our mind and hearts. But this is a video on Myanmar not Manipur. You donot write about France in the question about Germany even though they are near each other. Donot be so vitriolic.. I am also disappointed with howbthe present Govt. Is handling Manipur issue. But this is not the place to take out our anger. Take it out a ballot or on a video which talks about Manipur.

[@IPreferBurma]

Thanks for the wishes

[@tayzonday]

Today I learned that Romanian mercenaries serve in Africa.

[@RhycenSparn]

Omg I love your song!

[@Bayofthe91st]

Their group should be called The Sons of Scipio

[@archstanton6102]

That they can earn more there tjan as "muscle" in Eastern Europe is astonishing and sad.

[@nerag7459]

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred Romanians could ever do Today I learned that mercenaries serve in Africa Gonna take some time to do the things we never could

[@nerag7459]

@@franckorphanos2998 I mean, apparently I do have a weird sense of humor...

[@Livinglikeits1984]

I was with my family in Mandalay when the Junta took over in 2021! Thank you Simon for highlighting a forgotten people among the international community! I pray for a peaceful outcome and “The Lady” is freed from imprisonment!

[@KiSH9891]

Don't have high hopes from 'The Lady', she sold her conscience during the rakhain genocides.

[@AriAbuko]

I hope Myanmar manages to sort things out. Good-natured people of Myanmar have suffered at no fault of their own for way too long. Long-live, peace and prosperity to all Myanmar people!

[@EvelynHarper-xi8dt]

My heart and prayers go out to people of Myanmar!

[@Jouhatsu-oi5qg]

In my humble opinion, innocent civilians fleeing or caught up in the civil war in Myanmar should be able to relocate and resettle over to the vast resourceful Australia & New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, around 90% of Australia/New Zealand are completely empty. Besides, the vast majority of the population in Australia/New Zealand, tens of millions of Europeans were from all over Europe brought in over to the Asia-Pacific region. Once again, civilians fleeing/caught up in the civil war in Myanmar should be able to relocate and resettle over to the vast resourceful Australia/New Zealand which are mostly empty. True, the vast majority of the population in those countries are Europeans originally from Europe brought in over to the Asia-Pacific. "There's hardly any Muslim, Hindu or Christian in Burma up until Anglo British Colonialism. I suppose it's fair to say that many of these tragedies that nation facing today, such as racial, ethnic and religious conflicts, started with Colonialism.. [For honest truths about Myanmar, pls read the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWG9n4SQeqeJq7c ]. "Here in Singapore, a tiny island with 6 million souls lives like sardines in a can, elsewhere in nearby vast bountiful Australia which is ten thousand times 10,000 bigger with a mere 27 million inhabitants. A similar situation in tiny and packed Japan, which is running out of space and land. Do you know that their living room and bedroom are the same place, and that most Japanese people sleep in their living room?" Why not Myanmar's Muslim, Hindu and Christian population, if they wish, move to a place like Anglo Colonized vast bountiful Australia/New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region? After all, these are Asia-Pacific lands looted from Native Asians-Pacific people.

[@Jouhatsu-oi5qg]

There's hardly any Muslim, Hindu or Christian in Burma up until Anglo British Colonialism. I suppose it's fair to say that many of these tragedies that nation facing today, such as racial, ethnic and religious conflicts, started with Colonialism.. [For honest truths about Myanmar, pls read the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWG9n4SQeqeJq7c ]. "Here in Singapore, a tiny island with 6 million souls lives like sardines in a can, elsewhere in nearby vast bountiful Australia which is ten thousand times 10,000 bigger with a mere 27 million inhabitants. A similar situation in tiny and packed Japan, which is running out of space and land. Do you know that their living room and bedroom are the same place, and that most Japanese people sleep in their living room?" Why not Myanmar's Muslim, Hindu and Christian population, if they wish, move to a place like Anglo Colonized vast bountiful Australia/New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region? After all, these are Asia-Pacific lands looted from Native Asians-Pacific people.

[@Jouhatsu-oi5qg]

In my humble opinion, innocent civilians fleeing or caught up in the civil war in Myanmar should be able to relocate and resettle over to the vast resourceful Australia & New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, around 90% of Australia/New Zealand are completely empty. Besides, the vast majority of the population in Australia/New Zealand, tens of millions of Europeans were from all over Europe brought in over to the Asia-Pacific region. [For honest truths about Myanmar, pls read the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWG9n4SQeqeJq7c ].

[@Jouhatsu-oi5qg]

In my humble opinion, innocent civilians fleeing or caught up in the civil war in Myanmar should be able to relocate and resettle over to the vast resourceful Australia & New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, around 90% of Australia/New Zealand are completely empty. Besides, the vast majority of the population in Australia/New Zealand, tens of millions of Europeans were from all over Europe brought in over to the Asia-Pacific region. [For honest truths about Myanmar, pls read the informative multi-page comments by 'Ms. Gregoria' at, "Myanmar remains in social and economic crisis since military seized power/BBC News", on KZbin]. "Here in Singapore, a tiny island with 6 million souls lives like sardines in a can, elsewhere in nearby vast bountiful Australia which is ten thousand times 10,000 bigger with a mere 27 million inhabitants. A similar situation in tiny and packed Japan, which is running out of space and land. Do you know that their living room and bedroom are the same place, and that most Japanese people sleep in their living room?" Why not Myanmar's Muslim, Hindu and Christian population, if they wish, move to a place like Anglo Colonized vast bountiful Australia/New Zealand in the Asia-Pacific region? After all, these are Asia-Pacific lands looted from Native Asians-Pacific people.

[@TheMuddleHeadedAnalyst]

Its amazing to see the underdogs once more coming out on top. Hopefully this time they can build a proper democratic society and a free people.

[@ayehtunohn]

Let's hope so. My uncle used to say, 2 Burmese (Myanmar) will form 3 parties.

[@jamietrippett4288]

The problem is if China is backing them who is really the underdog.

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

We will see how they treat the Rohingya Muslims.

[@jabarivery-daine6966]

Why does everyone think a democratic society will work for everyone when it clearly does not

[@bobbah676]

The underdog with Chinese support ? Surely they will get a free socity.. lol

[@richarddixon8707]

It's disappointing KZbin threatens to demonetize you for teaching. Sigh

[@TheForeignGamer]

Corporations will always value profits over the dissemination of information, even if that means forcing users to resort to double-plus-ungood style self-censorship.

[@derrickthewhite1]

I'm not sure that he actually would go into detail if youtube let him. He's mostly just referring to how bad the things are and that you're not in the right place to hear them. And yes, demonitization is part of that, but so is decency, custom, and knowing his audience.

[@timowagner1329]

​@@derrickthewhite1I agree

[@TheUntio]

KZbin is the CCP of the internet.

[@agentak7193]

The YT monetization team is so stupid

[@aRealAndHumanManThing]

I once saw an ancient Rome LARPer show off the damage a slingshot can do with actual stone projectiles outside of the battle reenactment. Assuming it's more or less similar, "only slingshots" is the understatement of the day...

[@TealWolf26]

Balaeric Slingers send their regards.

[@cynthiaherbst3909]

Range, accuracy, training requirements to achieve highest efficiency.

[@waefawawrgaw2835]

this is why we need the 2nd amendment

[@cynthiaherbst3909]

@@waefawawrgaw2835 unfortunately you seem to forget that first half of said amendment. You see the constitution, shortly after its ratification allowed (via this very amendment) George Washington the legal precedence (one still in effect mind you) to form a force to proceed and put down and insurrection. This legal recourse can be used by the government via this amendment still to this day. It is worth remembering that (assuming you are in the United States) your country is not Syria, Myanmar, Rwanda, Congo, Russia, Belarus, etc... you objectively are doing far better than most per capita and as a whole. It is subjectively you wish to have only the worst opinion of your country, which you are free to do thanks to your first amendment rights.

[@EMcKelvyF]

​@@cynthiaherbst3909A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

[@hashimashadoo]

It's crazy that a guy in India was murdered on *suspicion* of being in possession of beef when India is the world's second biggest beef exporter.

[@lif6737]

India is a country of wonderful contradictions

[@ssnaut1871]

Eating beef is not illegal. Eating cow beef is illegal. Buffalo and bull meat is legal depending on state . It's old deal made in 50s .

[@ssnaut1871]

​@@lif6737yeah in modi seat in UP he is being challenged by even more right wing hindu nationalist party led by a trans women. Not kidding most radical hindu in this country is a trans women .

[@007kingifrit]

almost as if it probably isn't a true story

[@hashimashadoo]

@@007kingifrit I mean, you can google it and you'll see a couple of verified stories where this has happened.

[@naythureinoo5278]

Thank you sir for doing this video. Appreciated by a Myanmar citizen ❤

[@datboirj5185]

This channel is way better than any history or humanities class I ever had growing up

[@mitchelldurward8863]

Informative video as always. Genuinely some of the best summations about all this stuff out there. (Whats with the weird grey filter though?)

[@timowagner1329]

I think he fucked up the recording, it looks low res and then they tried top cover it up with a filter... But thats just my guess...

[@BallisticDamages]

Oooh unexpected late night/early morning warographics video!

[@takurachindove]

Early evening in Melbourne 😊

[@lumby5919]

Morning in the UK!

[@dingbat999]

early mornin in new york 😂❤

[@TheArtofFugue]

They usually post these types of videos around the night time (or morning for america)

[@ironboy3245]

N i c e. I just hope that once the junta falls it doesn't just get replaced with a rebel group that doesn't do democratic elections

[@StarterOffical-Jousha-lf6ig]

Look, anyone taking over who isn't going to benefit the citizens is bad. Junta, PTF, NUG and rebels are all shit

[@captainsleeman9787]

So glad that you do what you do. Very grateful for the pure information.

[@moonshot3159]

except the way he pronounce almost everything in asia is so infuriatingly wrong. Like bro how difficult is it to pronounce "myanmar" instead of "maynmah"

[@ruaidhrineville2100]

Great video. Visual examples with different provinces would definitely be appreciated!

[@Ukbrummie]

Thanks for the updates Simon. Love all your channels

[@scooby45247]

tbh, this is the only channel of Simons i require more and more often.. the rest are chill and fun with some debate involved but these are too important..

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

Exactally. Nobody talks about what comes after. they just chase clicks with war talk. I also try to show how life is here. That is exactally the thing all my channel trolls do not think about. I am from Yugoslavia. So I know this story too well.

[@LikeaGlove90]

I always look forward to the situation room - love this Simondo

[@QTeaFunny]

Thank you for the focus on possible outcomes of Myanmar civil war. I did wonder about that topic, and just what kind of future can be expected.

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

That is exactally the thing all my channel trolls do not think about. I am from Yugoslavia. So I know this story too well.

[@RMScott]

I’m an American expat and I live in a Thai village near the Myanmar border. My wife comes from the Karen ethnic group. This video gives a fantastic overview of this conflict next door. Great video!

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

He does a good job. I shared it on my channel community tab

[@TealWolf26]

36:48 "I don't have any other explanations because jihadists don't have planes." 2001 America: Wait, what?!

[@Phearsum]

History will repeat itself because we continue to fund and protect the _Synagogue of Satan_ in the Middle East. European descendants with no genetic or historical claim to that land masquerading as Semites.

[@FormerPessitheRobberfan]

Planes they haven't hijacked

[@razorburn645]

War planes.

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

​@@razorburn645TBF, they might have a few civilian planes though. Quite a few conflicts with guerrilla forces involved even had cheap civilian aircraft with rockets attached to them lol

[@Hegde-]

Clearly you dont know about PIA😂

[@santharhtoo]

Thank you for covering Myanmar.

[@obrkenobi1170]

Hey I'm sorry this was awesome. Could you just include a visual map/location reference when you introduce different states and regions in future?

[@williamyoung9401]

Congrats on over 800,000 subscribers! “Remember that all through history, there have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they seem invincible. But in the end, they always fall. Always.” -Gandhi

[@captainalex157]

in the end everyone falls

[@concept5631]

​@@captainalex157 Tyrants fall quicker.

[@Hegde-]

Same man also asked jews to surrender and sacrifice themselves to hitler. So 🤷

[@marcusp7111]

Your talented, adequate explaining doesn't need to be accomplished by additional melody, the same as there shouldn't be a distraction away from it 😊 keep up the good work 👍

[@DeeplyStill]

Hopefully, the research your team does is dependable, as you certainly sound knowledgeable and are convincing. As with any outlet making assessments goes, it’s great if it is dependable. I do love these productions and believe it is insightful

[@oisinm332]

I don't see India being happy with China becoming more powerful.

[@kurtpunchesthings2411]

oh your right it's not just that China is a huge Rival of India it's that China is also backing India's arch Nemesis Pakistan

[@jimgaming5386]

8:49 a comet tank with white wall road wheels only look nice sounds weird in my head

[@indigonadler8694]

Thank God you came out with another video please keep me updated

[@stevenfillinger8848]

You should make a playlist with all the situation room content so I can binge world politics

[@mikeck4609]

Well done. I like this style of briefing.

[@downtown6927]

Love the beard! and the information! keep up the great work

[@stewartdavies929]

Although my comments have been critical, this is still very informative and educational. Raising awareness of some issues.

[@arwing20]

8:48 was that a Comet? Wow, WW2 vintage

[@Electrospace1947]

Neha Hiremath, the daughter of Karnataka Congress corporator, Niranjan Hiremath, was stabbed to death with a knife on a university campus by a former student after she allegedly rejected his proposal. The killing has triggered a political row in poll-bound Karnataka, with the ruling Congress claiming ‘a personal angle’ and the Opposition BJP suspecting the case of ‘love jihad’ ---- firstpost

[@CDDguy]

OECD predicts India will experience high economic growth for the next few years. I hope that is true since it will benefit such a large population.

[@anwarino2001]

Your deep analysis is astonishing & diving deeper is what makes you unique. It will be magnificent if you deliver a topic about Eritrea (Journey, destination, weaknesses & current geopolitical evaluation)

[@alexashworth3119]

Appreciate what you're doing man. 👍 🇺🇸

[@pyiphyoaung7413]

Hi Simon, thank you for raising awareness on the situation in my hometown! If you would like to learn pronunciation of the names of the cities and groups, please don't hesitate to contact me.

[@MyHandelsMessiah]

lol 😂😂😂

[@gamerjaqi7873]

As much as we would All love to know how things are actually pronounced, this is fact boi after all. Pronunciation isn’t his strong suit lol

[@xavierinthetube]

Romanian mercenaries in the Congo? Did I mishear? If I didn't, that sounds like a story worth expanding. Thanks for the Situation Room series btw, it fills in a massive gap in coverage from other media. Starting to tune in to this instead of newspapers since they never talk of conflicts outside what the ones they consider interesting, mostly for their impact on internal politics of whatever country they are based on.

[@derrickthewhite1]

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out the source of those mercenaries as well.

[@derrickthewhite1]

Yes, around 1,000 Romanian mercenaries, led by a former member of the french foreign legion.

[@xavierinthetube]

@@derrickthewhite1 Wow, that's unexpected

[@randallroberson5419]

Two of my coworkers are refugees from Burma, that's what they call their former country. I have been driving one of them to work the last several months so we have talked about the situation there. He wants the US to intervene like they did in the Balkans to bring a peaceful resolution and allow democratic institutions to grow.

[@sagenhaftkriegshetzer4961]

the misfocused camera bothered me so much, but great content nonetheless!

[@yanikq]

Indian politics was once described to me by an expat that each political party had it's own Kalashnikov factory and gunfights were accepted as part of the election cycle.

[@elperronimo]

That goes hard

[@PeruvianPotato]

Now I really regret not asking my Malayali ex more about the politics of India.

[@sukuna-]

This video is full of misinformation

[@Hegde-]

You are correct. If you are talking about india in the 1950s. But today? Election is more fair than that of america . I voted twice in last american election. And im not even american😂

[@kumardigvijaymishra5945]

There are more bullets in USA than the count of voters in India's election.

[@brisonmondry712]

I know this isnt a "axis v allies" style thing, but it really does feel like the world is at war.

[@StavrosKing]

war is as constant as change is

[@gamerjaqi7873]

Well, Middle East is perpetually at war, African groups have been trying to wipe each other off 5he planet since time began, along with arab tribes. For nice instead of being in the middle of it, the majority of Europe is watching everything around them descend into chaos. My home country is secretly funding all of these wars while not taking care of our people or infrastructure. And I’m living in Scotland watching Ukraine and Russia, with china being sneaky in the background. Yeah. World war. Seems likely ❤

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Communist ideology is gone but great power conflict isn't.

[@hannahp1108]

We currently have the most conflicts across the world since the end of WWII. Your feeling is very correct.

[@crappycat9056]

A Central Powers vs A Triple Entente style thing fits more with the situation tbh

[@houseofatreus]

Hey guys, really love your channel ! But the new format to filter over Simon with a fuzzy grain old time TV border feels cheap and kitschy- it feels like you’re trying to give news via Fallout. It looks less professional and is distracting, so this one viewer kindly recommends just going back to the regular lighting and non filter. The older videos without this added artistic flair worked so great, no need to change it to appeal to kids feeling like they’re getting video game news. Thanks for your hard work on channel- it’s one of my favorites. You guys do good work, keep it up!

[@Northidahoshorts]

Great video!

[@jamesb6102]

The world be fucked up yo

[@matthewoakley2886]

War never changes. I very much wish this wasn't just a video game slogan because it's seems to prove to be very much true.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

Men do, through the roads they walk.

[@Swiss_femboy]

Meanwhile actual war changing in small ways like every 10-20 years and is pretty much completely different every 100 years since the end of the medieval age…

[@ahmedhussein1694]

​@@Swiss_femboyThey're referring to the destructive events of war and the results of conflict on countries which includes famine and disrepair, the results of war never changes. And the act of war, the violent killing of men and women by other men and women is consistent.

[@waefawawrgaw2835]

@@ahmedhussein1694 "by other men and women" Its only men lmao stop it. Read some history. May I introduce you to war rpes? Japanese comfort women? Nanking? Should I keep listing?

[@waefawawrgaw2835]

@@ahmedhussein1694 by other men*

[@user-zl9sh9mz6h]

"It's hard to make predictions...especially about the future." Yogi Berra, noted philosopher

[@ghfudrs93uuu]

the fact that americans believe that any 3rd world liberal democracy would be "western leaning" is just laughable.

[@tongsllc]

US said Russia was losing the war in Ukraine and had only had 2 weeks left! This was about 2 years ago.

[@elvisrodriguez2935]

Us never said this but go head and spread lies

[@SusCalvin]

The Congress Party is the old dominant party of India, I recall.

[@danischannel]

Yes . They don't have great leadership anymore . Not to mention nepotism , corruption and dynasty politics

[@derrickthewhite1]

The Indian National Congress: The Party of Ghandi... where his daughter inherited power.

[@Hegde-]

​@@derrickthewhite1Gandhi didnt have any legit daughters. What are you even on about?

[@derrickthewhite1]

@@Hegde- huh, just double checked. Indira Gandhi is the daughter of the first prime Minister of India Nehru, not Mahatma. He is no relation, though they knew each other. I mixed all of that up. Sorry.

[@Hegde-]

@@derrickthewhite1 Indira had a boyfriend at that time called firoz khan. When it came to marriage,nehru asked him to change his name to 'gandhey' (not 'gandhi'). So that he can use the gandhi sentiment of public to his advantage. Both names have similer spellings in hindi. So the public started calling her indira 'gandhi'. Thats how the name became popular.

[@shan7840]

Thanks you so much for talking about Myanmar again. Am from Myanmar and my future seem very unclear like every other teenagers and adults.

[@michaeldiaz5469]

damn i coulda sworn that at 3:52 he was about to do an ad read

[@mappingshaman5280]

Having a civil war when ww3 might be just around the corner and india and china are right on their border. Myanmar being a country with access to the indian ocean that doesn't require going through the straits of malay. Seems like a very wise move.

[@SusCalvin]

Who should stand down in Myanmar, the junta, the urban democracy movement or the tribal militias.

[@MisterPlanePilot]

Very true. I can see Myanmar getting bulled over by China or India and no longer existing, and the respective country having another nice port state.

[@nerdlingeeksly5192]

You forgot to mention that the man who was accused of eating beef was later exonerated as the meat was tested and found to be goat. There was one relative of his as well, there was injured in the process.

[@sukuna-]

Let’s talk about kanhaya lal who was b3head by Musl!ms for sharing his opinion , or how bout recent case were Musl!ms sl!t throat of 2 Hindu children for no reason( this happened in 2024) or how about teen got beaten to death by his Muslim friends or how about Muslim stone pelted in mumbai (2024) , or how about Muslims demand blasphemy on hindu for sharing his opinion on his private Instagram. Or how about 4 sadhus( in different states) were beaten to death for no reason! Or how about 500k Kashmiri Hindus had to leave Kashmir bcz of islamic t3rrorism, or how about islamic t3rrorist attacking rameshwar cafe? Or how about 7 Kashmiri Hindus got k!lled in Kashmir in just 1 month?

[@Hegde-]

India has more muslims than whole middle east combined. We are happy here. When you have 1.5 billion people, These isolated things are bound to happen. But a muslim in india is more safer than a muslim in america.Or even london.

[@Botataung5]

My bet is if the generals are threatened in the big cities, China steps in. Not because they love the generals but to train the PLA for taking over urban areas. More of an exercise and to make sure Myanmar never becomes a Democratic country. Remember Myanmar was already a limited democracy and thriving before 2021. The generals took over with tacit approval from Beijing.

[@Irondrone4]

I have never heard Niger pronounced the way Simon did, before. I guess it comes with being American. I'm used to hearing it referred to as "Nie-jeer".

[@28ebdh3udnav]

"on the brink of collapse" Not to be a dick, but we heard that back in 2011 with Syria's Al Assad yet he is still in power

[@hemlock40]

We hear the word collapse daily. China's about to collapse, Russia, Germany even. What does the word even mean?

[@moritamikamikara3879]

We'll see.

[@patrickha5474]

Assad was saved by Russia. Is there anyone to save the junta? I don't think they have any strong allies.

[@seanbinkley7363]

True, but that doesn’t mean they’ll still be around and in charge of the whole country either. Even with Assad he still doesn’t actually control all of the territory he used to before the war even now.

[@seanbinkley7363]

Another thing is that Assad had a very strong, consistent backer in Putin’s Russia which actively fought in his behalf in Syria. Unless China changes their mind about the junta again I don’t know who would step in to be the military regime’s backer now.

[@frostblasts]

China mentioned. Don't expect a civilized comment and replies section.

[@kremepye3613]

So far China > America. They have proven themselves to be less interventionist, even with all the south China sea stuff. Trade empire.

[@FallingPicturesProductions]

Any chance you'll cover the Delhi Ghazipur landfill fire? maybe not on this channel but somewhere?

[@iainnicholson4399]

Good vid

[@brianmcguinness8645]

25:42 to 26:36 his commentary on ethno nationalist tendencies and how it impacts the culture and the people in that culture can easily foster more extremism, feels like it is a great way to sum up several recent political platforms/candidates across the globe

[@chrimony]

Maybe because the problems that give rise to such movements are ignored.

[@runajain5773]

In india there hindu ethno nationalist it just western bullshit propaganda spread against india and misprotray of indian politics

[@derrickthewhite1]

@@chrimony As an example, I've seen "Faith Jihad" firsthand in the carribean. When a muslim man's wife of non-muslim heritage decided she was going to become a christian, he was fine with it... until he found out that his muslim employer would fire him if she did. Its worth finding out the full story and why people are pushing for something in the first place. I'd guess "Faith Jihad" isn't about young men tricking women into marrying them, its about what muslim leaders and employers do when they find out they have leverage on a young women and the difficulty the community has in stopping it. But the western journalists don't stop to actually look at the issue from both sides, they proclaim "Interfaith Marriage good!" and miss that interfaith marriage only really works when religious freedom is a thing. That said, that doesn't mean that Modi isn't abusing power.

[@muadeeb]

The beginning of what's going on in India feel very similar to what an elephant themed political party is trying to do in the usa

[@derrickthewhite1]

@@muadeeb ah yes, the elephant themed party is the one starting riots, suppressing journalism and trying to bury opponents in legal charges... The main similarity is the rise of a charismatic leader, which is alarming, but even there Modi is much farther along.

[@adrianstein1121]

Trained military getting their ass handed by civilians with 3d printed Guns like the FGC-9 . RIP JStark1809 without Him and DetDisp nothing of this would be possible

[@moritamikamikara3879]

Glory to the firearm of freedom!

[@PeruvianPotato]

Who

[@aungmyint147]

#Since day one (Independence from UK) Burma was unable to put into a strong Constitution reflecting ‘Social Values’ listed as: 1. ‘Social Values’ (Equality, Brotherhood Spirit) among multi ‘Ethnic Races’ are not addressed by Army Dictators since day one: 2. Army Dictators (mostly “Burman” Race) behave like they are 'Supreme' towards multi ‘Ethnic Races’ residing in the country: 3. A strong Constitution (Social Contract between Citizens & Govt) to reflect these Social Values does not exist till to date 2024. # Due lack of such a strong Constitution, conflicts broke out between the Army & multi ‘Ethnic Races’ # Now Army coup (Feb ’21) has caused a huge “Social Upheaval” which has become too hard to fix since it became a war between the total population (all National Races) against the Army. # Citizens lost trust in the Army, thru reality, that its intention is to grip onto power anyway, anyhow no matter what. # With this Army’s mindset (using “force” as only option) and Resistance Forces who are determined to close Army’s chapter in Burma - that could end up in a Civil War; that is what happens NOW.

[@corriemooney9812]

I didn't expect to see a Comet!

[@L.Pondera]

It sure was a surprise. Parade or not, it's quite the dated piece of kit to show off. And to quote an archeologist; "It belongs in a museum!"

[@naymyohtun6472]

We ( Myanmar people) really need international attention 🎉

[@MissLizaYangonMyanmar]

Thats what I am trying to do for the people with my channel here!

[@Hegde-]

Umm sorry my friend. World is a bit busy with the white war going on in europe. They are first priority.

[@jhill4221]

China is not the only country directly intervening, Russia is in town on a weekly basis providing a huge majority of arms, and the only country MAL has visited in a foreign delegation.

[@multiyapples]

I just hope each country mentioned finds peace and freedom.

[@smac1706]

The new glasses are sick bro.🤓

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Air superiority not winning a war? We saw this in Vietnam, maybe it's an east asian thing.

[@vic5015]

Unfortunately, i could easily seeing Myanmar descending into a Yugoslavia-type sutuation.

[@stellarmind69]

Please cut the low frequencies, watchers with sub will appreciate

[@MicDrg]

Even for headphone users it’s noticeable

[@RonnieRawdawg]

*Jstark would be extremely proud of the rebels*

[@charlylimph]

You are rebels until you win, then you are revolutionaries.

[@Zakhev342]

Shoutout to JStark1809 who’s 3D. Printable FGC-9 was INSTRUMENTAL in the early stages of arming the rebels against the Junta.

[@waitwhat4566]

wasnt Burma once the rice bowl of that area? Is it still?

[@hemlock40]

So if someone wanted to be a rebel to fight the junta, how would they get guns, drones, food, and fuel? Who is providing drones to broke rebels?

[@James-9999]

Who makes drones?

[@skullrevenant9573]

The people are.There are several donation campaigns and websites where civilians are donation money to the government-in-exile(NUG) and the EAOs.The same goes to food,water,shelter,electricity,etc.And some weapons like guns and ammos are eother captured or received from the defected units

[@baneofbanes]

Lot of donors among the diaspora. And there’s a thriving black market in the region.

[@bonkripper7884]

i don’t know much about it but a number of the rebels are using 3D printed guns, namely the FGC-9 (literally stands for fuck gun control 9mm)

[@EmpReb]

@@skullrevenant9573that sounds like foreign money.

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

The africa corp? Really... Christ, the russians just can't help themselves can they.

[@cynthiaherbst3909]

While also doing what I can only describe as a scramble for Africa part 2.

[@razorburn645]

​​@@cynthiaherbst3909 Electric Boogaloo. Are we in the 2020s or the 1920s? Feels like pre world War 2.

[@cynthiaherbst3909]

@@razorburn645 indeed. Not in perfect reflection but ominous similarities

[@razorburn645]

@@cynthiaherbst3909 The might makes right and spheres of influence world of real politic?

[@goochfitness26]

This channel is a blessing. Y’all are talking about shit nobody else is and I love it. Fuck what other people say about this channel they are actually reporting news from all over atleast war wise

[@kennedyngumba320]

Nice glasses Simon

[@ongwy66]

There is no consideration of another player in the region: India. Would India sit idly by while China scoops up Myanmar?

[@pracosm]

India is fortifying their border with myanmar and ending the free move condition

[@Hegde-]

Yes. India is not good in these 'backdoor diplomacy'

[@Darkstar_Dayne]

India has warned the Junta multiple times about the refugee problem

[@xchazz86]

Our leaders? Planning? For us? Sure….

[@sirmonkeyboy1789]

Interesting topic, why the weird camera/old school camera crap?

[@augusthoglund6053]

I am definitely afraid of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the assumption that a liberal, unified, democratic Burma is implausible leads to wealthy democracies not even trying to help make a better future for Burma, which in turn makes this vision even less likely to be realized.

[@ComfortingColourlessLight]

What are chances the rebels won't start killing each other if they win?

[@MyHandelsMessiah]

Zero

[@lloydau3610]

The rebels/ ethnic groups only ever fought for full control of their own land (3 major groups in three different states). None are interested in ruling over the entire country. They have no reason to fight each other.

[@EcclesiastesLiker-py5ts]

Small

[@NahMyTurn]

The eaos just want autonomy and I don't think they would want to interfere with other groups' problems

[@jonathangrafton4016]

Decent

[@cali-cali6700]

Now we know what the next Far Cry game will be about

[@L.Pondera]

They better not shit out another game, the last one was atrocious.

[@Edyime]

@@L.Pondera It was nice having a wide range of weapons in Far Cry 6 but most of them were so weak they are practically unusable

[@wilberdebeer4696]

​@@Edyime The next one should be a Far Cry 2 remake.

[@darraghchapman]

34:26 That sign XD

[@nitiratsomsom1995]

today no gun fire sound can be hear across broader between Myawaddy and thailand maybe they are start to negotiation and from my point of view Naypyidaw will not easily fall because it was build to be a fortress and the military factory in the south still in the hand of goverment force

[@notajetplane]

It feels like liberal democracy is on the decline around the world.

[@unc54]

Tbf none of these countries aside from India were liberal democracies in the first place and even India has always been plagued with electoral corruption.

[@lif6737]

It doesn't just feel like it, experts have noted it's been gradually declining for the past 20 years, and that trend has been speeding up year over year. In most cases, it's liberal democracies collapsing into what's known as illiberal democracy or competitive authoritarianism

[@L.Pondera]

It feels like that, because that's what is happening. There has been a concerning spike in conservative nationalist movements around the world.

[@sijul6483]

Because liberal democracies are not stable. They will eventually degrade into something else.

[@Hegde-]

And thats supposed to be bad?

[@MrPapamaci88]

I wish the best for Myanmar's people! I hope Africa's troubles can end. I hope India won't turn into the next big bad dictatorship like 2 other Asian countries. I can't get more specific, otherwise my comment is automatically removed. Funny...

[@MrPapamaci88]

I don't know why KZbin protects a certain country where KZbin is banned and blocked. Maybe they fear their hackers....

[@FellsApprentice]

Rest in Peace Jstark, this is all thanks to you.

[@thereallocke8065]

23:44 dang Love Jihad is a great band name

[@mrbushi1062]

Good to hear the Chinese backed Junta is not gonna be turned into possible military puppet. One more nail in th coffin for the belt and road initiative

[@dx-ek4vr]

China apparently actually backs all sides of the Myanmar conflict. Like for example, they apparently let Operation 1027 happen because they got annoyed of the Junta using phone scams on the Chinese people to fund their operations

[@samuel5742]

We pronounce Lowe as "low-i", not "lau-i". Beyond that this was very good, thank you.

[@eliraine6900]

Good video. I would add: much of California is dependent upon other states for water. The Colorado can be diverted upstream or dams destroyed... what I am saying is that production value in CA is delicate...

[@frustrateduser9933]

I can't wait for the books in 20 years for the "quiet" & printed help they've had

[@combatwombat2134]

Legit had a guy from Myanmar tell me that Myanmar is far more free than the West. He didn't like gay people very much. And his country is going through a civil war. But sure, I guess, Myanmar is a fine example of liberty.

[@ayehtunohn]

I'd like to extend a apology from my homeland for this fellow's ignorance. Regrettably, I can't deny he's not alone in his views. Myanmar's freedom feels as scarce as it was in Spain during the Inquisition era! But his is right about the civil war.

[@combatwombat2134]

@@ayehtunohn no apology necessary, friend. One doesn't represent all; just a particularly poor example like we all have in our countries.

[@maddraugr4667]

​@@ayehtunohn Good servile, but do not go thinking you are any better eh?

[@SusCalvin]

Myanmar had a democracy movement who looked forward with some optimism not many years ago. Then the junta decided to clamp down again, and the current situation started.

[@skids3048]

Myanmar has been on and off civil wars since ww2. There is too many different opinions im surprised it hasn't been split the way India has been.