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966: Patrick Winn | Wa State: When a Drug Cartel Becomes a Country
The Jordan Harbinger Show
The Enigmatic Waa: A Narco State's Rise
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This chapter explores the secretive world of the Waa group in the border mountains of Burma, Thailand, and China, detailing their transformation from heroin poppy growers to meth producers. It discusses their evolution into a self-sufficient state with a unique legal system, army, and economy, challenging traditional notions of governance and sovereignty. The chapter delves into the historical, political, and military complexities of the region, shedding light on the significant role of the Waa state in drug trafficking and its interactions with major world powers.
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