In addition to the threat Myanmar poses upon its own people as it continues the genocide of the Rohingan population, Myanmar could now pose a global threat. The UN recently discovered that North Korea has been selling weapons to Syria, Myanmar, and exporting illegal goods like coal, iron, and steel. North Korea has helped develop Syria’s nuclear weapon program and provided Myanmar’s army with Ballistic missiles. Using deceptive techniques and concealed trading routes, North Korea has been continuously trading with these countries that have a history of crimes against humanity.

Although Myanmar may not have been thought of as a large global player or threat to other powers in the past, this development is significant especially since it coincides with the genocide. The Myanmar government has failed to address or correct the genocide taking place. Now that their ties with North Korea are revealed, can we really assume they intent to resolve domestic issue and remain quiet in their region? Who is aware of this capability? Is it hidden under news of the genocide? Does this have equal domestic and international consequences? The presence of such weapons and the influence of North Korea makes the country even more unstable and unpredictable and it should be considered how their actions now may effect the region and world.

 

In other news, there was a 100 million year old species of Spider discovered in Myanmar. It has a tail.

 

Weapons: http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/02/north-korea-arming-syria-myanmar-report-180203064444145.html

Spider: http://www.news.com.au/technology/science/scientists-discover-new-spider-chimerarachne-yingi-100-million-years-old-with-a-tail-in-myanmar/news-story/c730b33d051fbf7e98071e7e312c13e0