not just against the west, but also, to show that there is some influence within the african continent. it's a continuation of these historic links, the sort of sentimentalism that comes from post—independence or the cold war movement, ensuring there's some sort of economic benefit even though it's seen to be exploitative, and also sort of entrenching a foothold, whether it's in the defence sector, and showing that it is or it can be a reliable partner. the war in ukraine is currently by far the most intensively reported conflict in the world. yet there are plenty of other wars going on, including one in myanmar, which is scarcely being reported at all. this man of the bbc�*s burmese service. it started off as a peaceful protest, but when they're faced with this lethal forth by the military, they have come to border areas where theyjoined up with the ethnic arms groups.