Myanmar Civil War Explored
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- Were close to a Civil War situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma. Various factions within the country struggle for power while outside major world powers try a hand at influencing the outcome in their favor. The outcome of this military coup against the democratically elected government has some major stakes for the United States, Russia and China.
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Ah, yes.
The "help us win the war and you will get your own country" scheme.
A classic...
They were granted independence, but it was led by the majority Buddhists rather than majority Muslims.
What Britain did to Burma is almost the opposite of what they did to India; rather than partition land between religion as seen with India, they created only one country to be led by one government.
Britain gets shit for both; they can't win. Honestly, Both countries probably would've fared better if they were granted independence later around 1980-90, so they werent thrown to the wolves that is self-governance. Here's a shit metaphor; Britain let their teenagers leave the house when they hadn't finished school -- they weren't prepared for that independence.
@@arakami8547 Just don't be there to start with but Britain wanted control over the trade routes. Besides by that point in history, the British Empire was on its waning days. They couldn't quite maintain control of all these areas. Granting independence later isn't a real option. There's also a rise in nationalism in the region which wanted independence. After the Japanese dislodge the powers that be, you either grant them independence or have it end up like France and Vietnam. It's not really Britain's responsibility for what happens after these countries are granted independence though. There's also not much you can do against hyper-partisan religious extremist.
well... most modern conflict comes from the brits... even Afghanistan (tho the terror stuff is mostly on US...)
No, they're not promised independence. They're promised more autonomy under a new federal state.
@@arakami8547
Empires don't give a flying shit about their subjects, the british empire is responsible directly or indirectly for the deaths of millions of indians.
The British let India go because they couldn't keep it, not because of the goodness of their hearts.
If Britain kept india they would stiLl exploit their population.
I really appreciate you shining light on these issues. I feel they get largely ignored here in America. Thanks, Cappy!
The US probably doesn’t want to get involved because it’s right next to China.
@@My.Name.Is.Chris. 100%
Outstanding Channel!!!
@Fondil Mahbols that's a first
The US frequently reports on the Myanmar situation. Check out these channels:
Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake: Now, CNN
DW Documentary (based in Germany) did an excellent 30min documentary on Myanmar
th-cam.com/video/B0W9fYhMM5g/w-d-xo.html Myanmar - one woman versus the military.
As a Myanmar citizen, I would like to thank you for shedding light on our situation!!!
What are your views on foreign aid at this moment?
@@skylosfoxtrot2350 I think we need all the help we can get: but a lot of people in Myanmar really wants military intervention of some sort. If not, then to support to the EAOs and NUG(legitimate government of Myanmar) by supplying weapons and ammunition.
@Syphax Atlas hey dummy the us didn't do nothing wrong this military govement is the china and russia puppet dummy
@@bubblekittey7609 kek
@Syphax Atlas It's still better than having a ccp and kremlin puppet government.
The conflict isn't only between the rohingyas and buddhists, but every othter minority as well. The military has been fighting and ethnicly cleansing them for over 70 years. The biggest rebel groups, like Karen National Liberation Army or Kachin Independence Army, are mostly buddhist and christian. The amount of rohingyas fighting is rather small.
Karen National Liberation Army. Karen army?? Sorry I can't take you seriously because of the meme.
try asking the British why the Burman tribe, which only makes up 60% of the population and lives in 40% of the area, was ordered to lead the entire territory of Myanmar. Or is it deliberately to create a civil war
Cappy just want to let you know how much some of us appreciate this content, you’re great at explaining these topics and I’ve been listening long enough to know you’re a reasonable guy who cares about the truth. Keep up the good work!
This channel is legit getting really good
Nah the war break with Myanmar and Karen ethinic. Because Karen people were the first people to live in Myanmar. They help the British. But British betray them. So the Karen people fight military since. 1949 never ending war. Myanmar attack innocent ethinic people every year. Cease fire always broke. There ethinic people don't live in media world . They live in the jungle. This is nothing new for ethinic people if Burma.
There alot of miss information. Rohingya people is different they are from there. They were brought by leave to work. Rohingya . The original people there was India Buddhist
@@animejapan288 i dunno man, so seem to be kinda trash
Big fan from 🇲🇲Myanmar. More than 700+ peoples killed by military and more than 3000 political prisoner are being captured in my country since the Spring Revolution.The mobile Internet is cut of and the military is killing the protesters and people defence force everyday.Our country and our people need your help and support.I really thank you for the video.အရေးတော်ပုံအောင်ရမည်✊✊✊
I hope you win back your country and free your elected leader.
Foreign military intervention will further escalate the situation.
Guess I'm not the only one from Myanmar that watch him. Be safe brother
@French Street China is already involved by supplying the military with weapons. China has been meddling in Burmese conflict for decades.
Same but unironically
I am actually a citizen from Yangon, Myanmar, thank you for ur coverage on this topic.
I am from bangladesh and situation over there is too foggy...there are too many parties involved....even we Don't understand anything about the situation....my countries southern part is now filled with Rohingya refugees..... I can only hope for the best for myanmar...but what is best for them i have no idea...
when The situation in Myanmar is settled send them back to where they belong to.
@ The Rohingya are refuges and settlers originally from Bangladesh, its too bad that neither side really "wants" them.
This country sounds fascinating, how bad is the war there can anyone say from expierence?
@@svs853 The Rohingya have been in Arakan for centuries, today they're no more settlers & refugees from Bangladesh than Americans are European. When they migrated to the region there wasn't even a country called Bangladesh. So it shouldn't be the responsibility of Bangladesh & India to house them after the war
They have every country including them or have the right to democracy and this is coming from american
Agreed - diplomacy is not linear. I love this channel.
That interview idea would be awesome. Maybe get a few of them for an episode.
hey this was a surprisingly interesting subject to cover. We as Americans don’t really think about the how colonialism was a huge factor during both WW and the Cold War. Keep at up with this awesome content.
Coming from a Karen person and former line Corpsman this hits hard, appreciate you bringing light to this old conflict.
Hey man just found your channel a couple days ago, great content man! Perfect mix of casual and professional; giving us solid in depth information, but still feels like a regular convo. Thank you!✅🤝
try asking the British why the Burman tribe, which only makes up 60% of the population and lives in 40% of the area, was ordered to lead the entire territory of Myanmar. Or is it deliberately to create a civil war
Realy appreciate the new content, you have been uploading a lot lately and I can tell that your videos take time. It’s great that you explore these issues that the media is to disinterested (among other things) to cover . Love the content ! Have a great day!
News channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake, CNN
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
@@christianevanherck6023 What I meant was the main stream media such as CNN, FOX etc.
Sorry, I should have been more specific.
@@afewtrees8968 The Myanmar military has granted CNN access to the country two months after the military overthrew the democratically-elected government in a coup and has had violent clashes with protestors. She also conducted an interview with a junta official. th-cam.com/video/MKKUMi6HAGw/w-d-xo.html Myanmar military denies responsibility for child deaths and says elections could be pushed back.
@@christianevanherck6023 I must not have seen that. When I saw the video I was interested and decided to do my own research on this topic. I was surprised at the great lack of MAINSTREAM.(which excludes QuickTake and the others you have mentioned other than CNN) American media coverage.I must have scrolled past this article or just didn’t see it. Sorry for the uninformed statement.
Your videos are awesome! I'm always excited for new ones! 👍
Love ur vids keep the good shit up your the only reliable news source
His research was a bit sloppy, he needs to correct a few mistakes to avoid disinformation.
Reliable news channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
You're doing an amazing job with these conflict breakdowns
Task & Purpose actual ready to drop some knowledge!
I'm glad you created this channel, longer videos and going in depth. Thanks Chris.
Honestly these videos are getting really good, especially the ones exploring the more unknown conflicts
I am a huge fan of this new channel. I have always had trouble finding reliable news about conflicts around the world so I am very glad you started this channel!
Reliable news channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
Love your 1st Squad vid. Nice to see news about other parts of the world. Keep up the good work, Chris!
News channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake, CNN
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
I really enjoy your channel Cappy! It is great to hear someones opinion about such a wide range of subjects, and also it keeps getting better it really does. Please keep it up, I also really like your army-based introspection but your geopolitical musings are very thought provoking too.
This is honestly becoming one of my favorite shows. Keep it up beautiful
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Clean shaved Cappie ready to bring light onto Conflicts most people have little to no knowledge about.
Thanks for that and great video
News channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake, CNN
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
Hi Cappy (and anyone else looking for extra context), may I humbly try to grossly oversimplify some history?
- What today is referred to as the Rohingya conflict goes a lot further back than most people realise - troops chasing "refugees" from that region into Assam in 1821 was one of the triggers for the first Anglo-Burmese War.
- It wasn't clear from the video but the Rohingya aren't the only minority group in conflict with the national army; paramilitary organisations claiming to represent the Chin, Kachin, Shan, Karen, Wa and others (often more than one each) have all been in conflict with the central government at various points, not to mention communist insurgents.
- WWII made interethnic relations pretty complicated, the (largely Christian) northern groups supported British, American and Chinese forces while many of the (largely Buddhist) Bamar majority and Karen initially sided with the Japanese. They soon turned against them but all the while keeping the returning British at arms length. Aung San Suu Kyi ("chi")'s father, Gen. Aung San, was a key player in both the resistance and wartime government's diplomacy.
- After the war, on top of the divisions above, the Karen voted for independence from the rest of Myanmar. Aung San tried to unite the army and communist factions in the first post-independence election but the opposition boycotted the vote and when Aung San's AFPFL won a large majority, he and most his cabinet were assassinated before inauguration. U Nu succeeded him but the country gradually fell into widespread civil war and the army were invited to power for two years in 1958 and then seized it in 1962.
- Between the 1988 Uprising and the 2010 elections the military diversified a lot of it's power through former military or military-linked businessmen and politicians in preparation for democracy. They also wrote a constitution that needed 75%+1 majority to change then guaranteed 25% of the national assembly to active military officers, so they could undermine the NLD government and have them take the blame for all the problems they inherited from the Tatmadaw. I suspect it was planned as a 10 year character assassination of Aung San Suu Kyi, though clearly they didn't account for a decade of less-filtered internet access and political speech that seems to be fuelling the current backlash.
- If you have an appetite for further reading, Bertil Lintner is a phenomenal authority on the subject.
TLDR - sadly, it's not a new conflict. It's an extremely complex (and overlooked) county that has been simmering for decades.
Your bit about the views of average soldiers is an interesting point. When I was there in 2010 (months before the election) I was surprised about how openly racist some of the Bamar majority were towards minorities in other parts of the county, perhaps 60 years of the army controlling state media has influenced some opinions. I am NOT saying everyone I met was racist, just that those few who were felt no need to hide it.
Huge fans from Myanmar. Thank you so much for supporting and sharing. We need our voice to be heard. Myanmar people are suffering too much. Peace upon Myanmar 🇲🇲❤️
Dude. Thanks for the knowledge and info. I like the goofy vids you put out. This new channel is a 180 and I like the intel and serious format you're putting out. I knew you weren't a total goofball...thanks for your service and sacrifice. And now thanks for the report on this possible new conflict
Both channels / formats you do are good. Thanks for your dedication.
I had no idea that this was happening or even that Burma is now called Myanmar.
Your channels are now one of my go to channels to see what is happening in regard to defense related issues.
I remember watching you at like 10k subs it's so amazing to see you succeeding
I'm so glad you started making content like this.
Dude I loved this and love this channel keep up the grind man good stuff
Hi Cappy,
Aussie Veteran here and I too was an average (Airborne) Grunt. with deployments to Somalia, Timor, Iraq & Afghanistan. I really enjoy the content on this new channel. With the current world order unravelling creating a number of conflicts. Could you do an episode on the Libyan Civil War? A conflict largely overshadowed by the Syrian War & the rise of ISIS in Iraq. Or the unfolding conflicts with Boko Haram that seem to be spreading across Africa, as Africa has a special place in my heart.
love the new channel man! keep up the good work.
Well said sir! The last part is a good way to look at the problems from the inside. Thanks man
You’re the greatest military strategist and expert in world history!!! It’s not even close!!!
I have a virtual (friend on Facebook) from Myanmar, she's an English teacher who love to travel abroad before the pandemic, we used to talk a lot about our country's difference and similarities until this coup happened, the last chat we had was she said she heard a bomb explosion very near their house.. After that, I've lost contact with her, she rarely use her Facebook anymore, i didn't get any reply after that last chat.
As she is in support for Ms. Aung San Suu Kyi, I support the democracy for Myanmar too.
Not many people can say about Burma with near accuracy about current situation and the history. It’s very impressive summary.
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Love the video, especially the historical background. Could you add more graphics to go with historical sections like this in the future?
As always you are well informed about your subject. I was aware of the problems in this country but did not know the historic details. Thank you
Thank you for this, much appreciated!!
I appreciate you all taking my suggestion from the Ukraine episode and doing the conflict in Myanmar, and shedding the light on what is happening.
This is an excellent source of information directly from Myanmar with free online articles.
Copy-pasted from their Frontier Fridays newsletter www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/
"There have been a series of shootouts between members of Myanmar security forces in recent days, although the motives are not known. The latest incident saw a major shoot a captain following a drunken dispute in Meiktila, putting him in the hospital. Residents say the captain had recently killed a doctor and was responsible for the arrest of election officials, but it is not clear what triggered the altercation. Police and soldiers also reportedly fired at each other in Hakha, Chin State, and Kawkareik, Kayin State, this weekend, leaving two soldiers dead in Hakha and a policeman dead in Kawkareik, among other injuries. Details on what triggered those disputes remain scarce, but given recent high-profile military defections, the junta won’t be pleased with these very public breakdowns of unity within its ranks."
Good video, I like the idea of seeing things from the different soldiers' point of view. Perspective has everything to do with understanding.
Great new channel! Thanks for the hard work.
This is really good content. Super happy I found your channels.
What an insightful video. Much appreciated!
Hey man, you got some point of it right but there are lot more details of it. There are different ethnic cultures in Myanmar who want their own independence.. they still have civil war against Myanmar Military right now as we speak. Since World war 2... Different ethnic groups was with British army who was once promise them independent land after the war.. I am “Karen” that’s something you may never heard of. we as Karen Fighting and defending our land for freedom since World War 2, we still fighting for our freedom... I would recommend you to do few more of research about different ethnic group fighting for their freedom right now in Myanmar.. thank you for your time.. I hope you take this seriously and make another video of it.. We need to stay together to put away Myanmar Military.
Half-Pa'O, Quarter-Burmese and Quarter-Chinese also here! But I live most of my life within the Burmese communities so basically I'm a Burmese. I wholeheartedly agree that we need to fight together to put Myanmar military away!
Thank you for covering on this issue. Myanmar have been at civil war for 70 years. The British promised independence to the ethnic groups in the country of 12+ ethnicity and 100+ different spoken languages under one group who refused to acknowledge the others. There was a ceasefire agreement for the past few year but now the the military took over the fighting have started again. The burmese military is also targeting civilian villages.
Just subscribed. I like the in depth analysis. Longer form vids would always be welcomed haha. Have you thought about maybe doing livestreams with superchats?
Really what happening in My country is more complex than that. Anyway thanks you for making this video. Now most of people their hope is to get democracy because this is our last chance.
Thanks for your encouragement. I like how you can view from both perspective. Praying for Myanmar 🇲🇲
Hey man thank you for bringing light to what’s happening in my country. From service member to another, thank you.
I really like these longer form videos. I hope you do an overview of the armys "Future Vertical Lift" specifically the "future long range assault aircraft" which is the replacement for the black hawk.
I have consumed all of task and purpose's content.. major likes and you have my subscription.. are their any other youtube chanells similar to this? I love me some armchair military intel.
I know this isnt‘t the subject here, but the 1st squad channel is so informative! I like it much more than all the gun talk. The other channel is great too, but this channel is really giving information.
Isn't this where one of the Rambo movies took place?
Rambo 4. He said Burma in the film so, yes it is.
Love this new channel Cappy keep it coming
Idk why but this reminds me of Just Cause 4.
Man, you should have make into a short podcast format. I'd love to listen to all this stuff while I'm driving!
Thanks for covering this one. There aren't many doing it and it's a very bloody ordeal already.
News channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake, CNN
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
I've been binging this channel excellent content 👌
more enthusiastic explorations plz, thanks for doing these!
Thanks for the infor. I hear for my friends in country, but this is more local. This gave me a good over view.
One thing to remember is that the democratically elected president who was ousted in the coup was also criticised internationally for not doing enough to stop the persecution of the Rohingya by the military. And the main reason why the military is disliked is because they have been quite corrupt, in addition to their heavy handed oppression of the muslim minority.
Really, one could see this as being a 3 sided conflict. On the one hand, you have the Rohingya minority fighting for independence. On the other hand, you have the military junta trying to maintain their grip on power. And on the gripping hand, you have the civilian Buddhist majority who want a more accountable democratic government.
Do vid on PMCs like blackwater vs wagner
@@TaskPurpose1stSquad i got an idea. In that same PMC video, include Executive Outcomes. Been doing some research on them, they've quite a history
@@TaskPurpose1stSquad Executive Outcomes too please. Been interested on why some veterans choose to join private military sector rather than return to civilian life.
@@Joshua_N-A Because soldiers get indoctrinated into being soldiers. Unfortunately there's no effort made to transition back into being civilians. Many can de-indoctrinate themselves. Some don't want to so they find similar work. Some break.
Keep up these videos man. Could you do one on the intricacies of the South China Sea?
Perfect video, thanks🙏
Blessings to you Combat Veteran, awesome work go and be fruitful.
I really like your show!
Salutations from brazil.
Thanks for your work!!
I thank you for explaining the world about what’s happening to my country.
Its really messy here.
Yo broo, awesome content!!!!
Hey! I've been watching your videos for quite a few days. I'm from Myanmar and still living in Myanmar. Politics in Myanmar has always been under the military's power so it's really complicated. The rebel groups are groups defending their people and land from the burmese military. Ever since NLD has won the elections, the civilian government only had power over education, electricity and a few other sectors. The military has always been in power over defense and the most important of all, the constitution. The civil war has been going on for 70+ years now, it's just going to become bigger. The protests broke out because people didn't want to live under the military anymore. Lots of people have been brainwashed since the 1960s. The rohingyan crisis is another complicated thing where both ARSA and the tatmadaw have committed war crimes, but of course the tatmadaw did it on a larger scale. At first, the protests were to release the detained leaders and restore democracy, but now after more than innocent 700 protesters being killed and airstrikes and heavy artillery on villages, the main goal now is to obtain federal democracy, where all citizens including rohingyas will have their own rights.
Thanks for doing this one
Thank you for your information, really is useful
For some history of the region, during and after WWII, I recommend two books by Bayly and Harper - a) Forgotten Armies and b)Forgotten Wars . It gives an idea of what led to the current mess.
You miss a lot of ethnic groups history and what they fighter for!
Thanks for the analysis. I really haven't looked into the Myanmar situation since I saw an old SOF article about the Karen's resistance to the government's extermination process against them.
News channels which report on Myanmar regularly - USA: Reuters, Bloomberg Quicktake, CNN
Europe: France 24 English, DW News (based in Germany), BBC News
Asia: CNA, Straits Times (both based in Singapore), WION (based in India), Arirang News (Korea)
Middle East: Al Jazeera English (based in Qatar) / Australia: ABC News Australia
This channel is getting really good
The most ethnic groups who fought with British are Karen and Kachin . You had read the wrong history
I agree with you bro
I would love it if you went deeper into this subject.
If he does then Y0utube will c3nsor him.
I went to school for journalism but dropped out of college to help with my familys locksmith company, but youre doing great work and i watch a ton of your videos. Youre a natural, i love the topics you pick. Shit even on the weapons and bullets, to historic stuff, or battles, every topic you pick is awesome. you really dont leave a stone unturned and you really have me thinking differently in my day to day in a good way. I didnt realize how many factors go into everything. You look and sound good lol no homo, youre funny and witty. Im kinda complete opposite of you lol both sides of my family have military but im a total hippy and deadhead lol but i like weapons and history and pretty much anything that can decipher reality. Thank you.
P.s i used to make videos, but i only made them when i first started taking acid. Every video i uploaded i did while tripping :) Video about burma i spliced or re uploaded /watch?v=y8uBIiXMwew&t=10s
Bro, you did a very poor research on the civil wars in Myanmar. Myanmar has experienced one of the longest civil wars in the world. You probably didn't know about this.
good information but some rough jump cuts
I like to video definitely want to keep updated on it if you got any plans to making update video
Do research each and individual about ethnic groups in Myanmar. You won’t regret it.
Thank you for interesting Myanmar. It's been a while. I would love to hear your opinions on updates. I believe you will get more understanding than before.
Can u make a video about PMC's?
Excellent channel. Unique.
Love both your channels
One of my favourite channels.
I love these videos, keep it up
Burma VJ is a really good documentary about life under the military regime prior to this most recent cycle of democracy and coup.
Hey Cappy, maybe a suggestion for a next topic? What about the South China Sea or Taiwan? I know these two are a bit difficult to approach geopolitically speaking but ain't gonna hurt if ya try, right?
i am from myanmar and wow that was a good explanation :3
Cappy, where did you get that DD-214 zipper shirt from?