Mianmar - A Time Tested Strategic Partner

Mianmar relies heavily on russian hind m i 35 helicopter gunships, transport helicopters, mig 29 and s u 30 fighter jets to carry out bombing raids and strafe civilians. One prominent burmese irish family has helped the junta avoid an international arms embargo. They have purchased helicopters under the pretence of using them for tourism and the oil and gas industry, and handed them over to the tat mada. To fund these arms purchases, the tot mada has found willing markets for luxury goods abroad. The conflict in mianmar remains complicated. Even within the korin there are deep divisions.