The Long War Pt.6; The United Wa State Army (UWSA)
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- Опубликовано: 11 июн 2024
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Considering there is little to nothing in Western mainstream news about Burma I appreciate what you doing
I see alot about mynamar I'm not good wirh the area over there is the area you talking about around it?
@glocksp80smd yes, and there is some but usually not on the mainstream. I've seen some like BBC, Fox, NPR, ect. sparingly cover it but it's usually smaller outlets.
Hear hear
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Solder. Tin is the main component in solder. That silver, blobby stuff all over circuit boards that hold microchips, capacitors, resistors, & the like to the boards. Even plain, non smart watches & handheld calculators have solder in them. Not only that, it's used in general electrical applications as well. There's no guarantee that you have some in the electrical system of your house or apartment, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's some in it.
Traditional solder is an amalgam of tin and lead, but with the problems with lead, it's being replaced mainly by copper/tin, with around 93% tin in the mix!
Even the "Silver solder" used in plumbing and jewelry is mainly tin. It's a major component of batteries (esp the so-called lithium based ones we use in EV's.. so by manipulating that market, they show they are really smart "business" people), it's in a lot of steel alloys, PVC stabilisers and even "biocides" like anti-fouling for ships (use being phased out.. does weird things to marine life... )
So yeah... it's everywhere!
And don't forget the indium tin oxide, used to make LCD display panels, for computer and phone screens. Its both transparent and conductive.
Also a much older use, bronze. An alloy of tin and copper. In the modern metal industry, all copper alloys are referred to as "bronzes", including brass (copper and zinc). That's because in modern metallurgy, alloys formulas are complex and varied, to meet modern needs. Still uses a lot of tin.
OMG I was thinking Washington State Army😂😂
You weren’t alone trust me
They only control Opium, Tin Mining and Human Trafficking around Spokane.
I thought so too.
A bunch of heavily armed dudes out in the woods cooking meth... I mean, it sorta checks out.
Oregon better mind its business if it knows what's best.
A business with its own army. I'd hate to have to visit their complaints department
The East India company set the standard .. 😬 sir Robert Clive was a very bad lad.
Tin, Chrome, Nickel all long term suppliers from that part of SE Aisia.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 This is true. And they also sold opium to China which got us into to wars with China.
A corporation that gets powerful enough can become a country. Just ask my nation's founders, The Hudson's Bay Company.
Man, thanks for sharing. Literally have no idea who they were untill this video
Thank you, sir. These little videos of yours are gold. I have to admit that I am ignorant of most of the current situation in that part of the world. Which is a shame.
No matter Who wins battle , wa wins the war
It's fascinating how organised and connected the WA are.
Chinese backing . They have large Chinese support , miitarily, Economically , Infrastructure and Mercenaries.
Reading the title, I briefly thought you were going to discuss a northern branch of the State of Jefferson activists on the left coast of the United States.
That's what I thought too.
Left coast?
@@DrivermanO But alt-right.
@@DrivermanO A joke term for California, Oregon, and Washington State, since viewed on a map they are on the left side and also are politically strongly Democratic.
@@gregcampwriter You learn something new every day! I thought that might be it, but no clue why! Us British would refer to that as West Coast - I thought the WA meant Washington!
Extremely interesting. Thankyou
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Can you do one on Chin-Kuki-Mizo and their armed movements spread across Myanmar,India, Bangladesh. That would be awesome
Agreed
Their an interesting history involving KMT remnants in Burma, they fled across the borders and lunched two invasion back in to china and then a campaign of raids into china when the invasions failed. They took over drug trade to fund themselves and set themselves up as warlords, a state of affairs that lasted until early sixties in which they were forced out and evacuated to Taiwan. That would make a great video onto itself.
Want to do something one day on Operation Paper, the CIA op to arm those guys.
@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters Yes
So in summary, The Wa were originally tribal men transformed into Communists by the Burma Communist Party (BCP) in the 1960s. They revolted against the BCP in 1989, with Beijing's encouragement, and quickly made peace with the Myanmar military. In 1996, they launched a full-scale war against their drug trade rival, the Mong Tai Army, evolving into a multibillion-dollar drug empire that dwarfed the Cartels. Ultimately, their focus is on maintaining the status quo with the Myanmar military and preserving peace with their primary supporter, the Chinese Communist Party.
What an absolute bunch of sweethearts.
I'm a bit embarrassed, I knew none of this about the Wa or the UWSA. These people are obviously historically clued up, it looks a good part of Burma to actually visit. Being honest, people who make huge sums from drugs tend to stay in the business, at least to some extent. Which makes me wonder, do they have their own real legal system Ed? Thanks from Australia.
_Just occurred that the Wa are similar to the Nepalese in some ways._
I wouldn't recommend any part of burma to visit right now tho.
there's other sort of interesting things in the general region that are not much talked about like the communist rebel uprising in thailand and it's sort of part in legacy in cheguevara and bob marley and indian motifs in northeastern thailand along the cowboy motifs from wild west movies(some of it legacy of airbases, though your average thai is fairly oblivious to the legacy of the vietnam war era airbases and more so about the local communist uprising).
as for the wa and their meth pills, I would take them on their word that they've gotten out of that trade in recent years since the major market of thailand has had the prices bottom so low there's just not the same kind of profits from it. some of this is due to weed and kratom legalization and the war on drugs in thailand in general being dialed down, runners not getting so long sentences etc.
@@lasskinn474 Some fair points, but it's something I would like to do.
I've lived in Fils for 12yrs, been kidnapped twice (by rogue police), I'm 57 now & ex-RAN, so my risk appetite is pretty PTSDed in lol. Btw, given prior kidnappings, I'd only stay up to 7 nights. No point tempting fate.
We can disagree on the details, but I agree, it is not the spot for some kid to spend his year after school or for a family holiday. Cheers.
@UncleJoeLITE sadly, europe is becoming similar to these countries with every passing day...I wouldn't be surprised I'd France ends up like Burma 10 years from now
Fascinating analysis - I really appreciate these background pieces and insights into a people, country and conflict I know very little about. Thank you.
Great video, informative and educational. As another commentor said, we see none of this in English media. Appreciate the research, and the chance to learn.
At first i thought this was a somehow unknown part of the history of my home state of Washington (WA).
Another fascinating piece!
Interesting video mate.
it's also worth noting that Wa State is basically Chinese at this point, they use mandarin Chinese as daily and official language, they use CNY as their currency, their Telecommuncations, and electricity, infrastructure is connected with China, you can even see at 9:40 the banner is written in Chinese for the UWSA army base.
But they claim their territory is in Myanmar, not china. So basically they are Myanmar ethnic arm groups.
They are part of Myanmar, kind of like Quebec is part of Canada. But uses French and speak french but not part of france. Themselves even state constantly they are part of Myanmar. I mean this is basically Ethnic Wa that speaks writes Chinese (because large amount of Wa people lives in China) existing in different country.
you're so good at influencing us with good topic and curious .i my stayfor long time update 😊.
First Wa gets the money, then Wa gets the power, then Wa gets theee women.
Hello.
Well, that was the sound of Roger's Wa Wa rabbits. You heard them eating endives, there. They're very cheap at this time of the year. But now, here in Wilsdon Green, yes, brrrrr, it is a bit chilly, but no matter, because here comes a gentleman, and we're going to talk to him about shirts.
Super interesting look at a criminally ignored conflict, thanks!
Wow.. fascinating and informative. I'm having a little trouble understanding some of the maps, however...
Fascinating
Thanks Ed, as always most enlightening. So, basically if Myanma ever get it together as a state they could become the Swiss of East Asia? Also, a thought, could you do a monthly podcast on whats happening in the world (most of it) unreported on UKTV?
Please make more videos on the current situation in Thai Myanmar Border.
The WA are something else. Organised, adaptable and well equipped. It's kind of frightening
It's wild that despite being involved in all this seedy and illicit stuff, they sound like one of the best groups to come out on top and actually form a functional country. They already have local peace and stability and a working economy - even foreign relations. Any of the groups we've heard about so far who were ideologically or morally preferable have tended to sound like a ragtag band of rabble, but the the Wa sound like a stable sovereign state.
Sound a quite common sense survival group! All power to them looking after themselves.
The UWSA is by default an "Ally" of Tatmadaw. But a Dangerous one.
Very interesting! First I've heard anything about them. We really do live in the dark WAY too much of the time.
So UWSA would be like what if the Sinaloa Cartel had an actual professional army, complete with their own uniforms and military vehicles.
Fuck this was well done docu!
The Wa stand on business. This is some interesting stuff, because while they are interrupting, they seem a bit terrifying in their drive for "business"
In Canada, WA is spelled R-O-Y (or R-O-Y-E-H, depending on where in Canada).
Myanmar is such a funny place
God bless Wa people, Wa Land.
It kinda reminds me of Roanapour from Black Lagoon. Only difference is that the Wa are in Burma instead of Thailand.
NDAA next
Ed, maybe you said before and I missed it, but what led to your interest in the Myanmar civil war?
I've worked with several NGOs in Myanmar for the last 12 years. In fact spent most of March helping an ambulance program in the Karen held areas.
@@EdNashsMilitaryMatters Very nice, thank you for explaining.
Kinda funny their signs reads “from here to the battlefield” in mandarin 9:40
Why is it funny?
The Uwited Stwates Warmy
is it the Wa is the current junta of china in Myanmar?..
Amphetamine and war have a long history.
That's , as usual, ******* amazing ! We live in our little enclave of supposed superiority and niceness and have'nt a clue to the harsh reality beyond our borders.
I hope add more home grown weapons
Ngl Wa State really did well for themselves.
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Many wargame figures ( and there's a good chance for audience crossover here) are still made from tin.
I saw this and thought Washington Stat folks had finally had it with authoritarian marxism.
Fiercely independent, murky origins and a keen interest in tourism and tin mining? They are the Cornish of south east Asia then.
Oh my god! Are they allowed to do that?!?!?? 🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀🙀☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️
If you have enough guns you’re allowed to do whatever you want.
So, on some levels, you could view the Wa as south east Asia's real life version of OCP......🤔
You know, trying to run a chunk of a country as a private enterprise, that sort of thing. 🤷🏻♂️
Im trying not to make a whole lot of 40k Ork WAAAGH jokes
🎼WA! What is it good for.....
Bashing the Burmese Junta, apparently
Not quite as catchy, I don't think you've got a hit there.
I read the title and thought Washington state had an Army....
Another excellent video, thanks.
Tin, again? In the 60's tin was a major ingredient in The Domino Theory. With Bolivian tin controlled by a left wing junta having Malay tin fall to China wasn't acceptable.
Not folks you'd want to be on the wrong side from you and their military seem well fed.
What about the rest of the people?
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Demand Independent Federal Republic of Arakan from Myanmar
The Wa are no tinpot republic. 😉 Or they are, but in the most lucrative sense. The Romans only wished the rich tin mines of Britain had brought similar stability.
So the Wa kicked out the commies or did I mishear that ? Well if so then I like them already.
They did, but are now basically a one party "communist" state, for what that means.
The Washington State Army? Or are the peoples name… WA
Strangely enough, the world doesn't entirely focus on the USA.
Burma.. Myanmar is not recognised by the UN end of..
i think that Wa will be defeated by the real people in Myanmar..
Ah... I thought this was about some right wing "militia" in Washington State at first. 🤣