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Burma emerging as strategic ally of N. Korea, China
And just when you think that you have Kimmie boxed in..... From Geostrategy-Direct. Subscription required....
The U.S. intelligence community has learned that North Koreaâs government attempted to export missile technology and components to Burmaâs ruling military junta.
| Who the hell is Burma going to shoot missiles at? |
Burma also may be purchasing other military equipment from North Korea, according to the Kyodo news service. Burma has been building up its military forces and has also developed close ties to China. Burma severed relations with Pyongyang in 1983 after a North Korean terrorist bombing killed top South Korean government leaders visiting the country at the time. Burma has since reestablished military relations with North Korea since the 1990s after sanctions were imposed on Burma for human rights violations.
Gave them something in common, y'know...
Somehow, I just can't see it. Either the report's inaccurate or the Burmese junta's dumber than dirt...
"Yes, General! We're going to launch these here missiles at Thailand."
"Uhuh."
"And then we're gonna... ummm..." |
Posted by: Alaska Paul 2003-10-08 |
