The Marine Corps conducted a study recently that found future wars would most likely be fought over resources, not ideology as wars in the 20th century were. The most important resource likely to be fought over in the mid to long term was water, but in the short term oil and gas remain at top of the list. Most undeveloped natural resources are not on land though, they are at sea, meaning if we ever do have a resource war Naval power may be decisive.
Tell that to Bangladesh and Myanmar, who are massing their warships in the name of protecting potential natural resources.
Bangladesh Navy last evening asked ships of Myanmar to stop oil and gas exploration inside Bangladesh maritime territory as Bangladesh's special envoy is to hold a dialogue with the Myanmar government today.
The Myanmar ships, positioned 55km southwest of St Martin's Island, well inside Bangladesh's territory, said they would stop their activities but as of filing of this report around 9:00pm, they failed to do so.
Myanmar even sent another warship to the spot along side the two previously-positioned warships and four survey vessels.
Bangladesh Navy also sent warship BNS Karnaphuli to the spot. Bangladesh already has three other warships at the spot.
Bangladesh is going to launch a diplomatic protest. If it was anyone but Myanmar, I would think this is no big deal, but these guys are nuts. When you protest against a military government, sometimes you find a result that includes the military.
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