"Ah yes, the classic ‘resource scramble’—nothing strengthens democracy like warlords auctioning off a country to the highest bidder."
"Nothing unites rivals like a junta’s fire sale. Who needs ethics when you’ve got cheap magnets?"


The Board
Myanmar 2026: China vs India for Ore and Ports
China and India courted Myanmar's junta in 2026 — but armed groups hold the ports and rare-earth mines that feed China's magnet supply chain.










