In the last 2 months, Bangladesh and Burma have been at each others throats. The tension started when Burma accompanied a Korean oil seeking vessel as they were exploring for oil and gas near Bangladesh. Bangladesh then replied with sending 3 warships to confront the Burma ships and stop their exploration for oil in Bangladesh waters. As talks of a war between the countries rises, Burma is claiming innocence and claims of no wrong doing.
It seems that Burma, with its history, has some other motivations with its neighboring country. It also seems like China is sticking their nose in the oil business along with Burma. There are talks of a China=Burma oil and gas pipeline that will span between the two countries. China, and their lack of coastline and oil production is looking to take advantage of the small and lackluster country of Burma. Burma has been known to start confrontation with oil producers such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.
Bangladesh is now holding border talks with Burma, but has yet to withdraw all of their warships. The talks are to take place in New Delhi, India by both Prime Ministers of the two respected countries. The talks will discuss the border control, the withdrawing of troops in the sea and along the border, and Burma's intentions with exploration in Bangladesh waters. It will also discuss Bangladesh's sovereign rights which according to the people of Bangladesh, Burma is violating.
IS A WAR APPROACHING????????
A war between Bangladesh and Burma is too early to tell right now. Some may say that China is to blame based on their influence on the small country and their protection that they have been providing. The people in Burma are rioting for a better life and war with another impoverished country may not be the answer right now. In fact, China will be getting most oil no matter which way you go with the situation. Perhaps the two countries should have included China into the talks that they are having in India. Burma is currently rebuilding their land and Bangladesh is electing a new prime minister and starting a new democracy to get them out of their current poverty.
Video Link to Bangladesh and Burma Peace Talks in India
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UC36CYmamg
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