By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The United States has lifted sanctions on several entities and individuals linked to Myanmar’s ruling generals, prompting concerns from human rights groups and politicians. These delistings include companies previously sanctioned for their ties to military-owned firms and arms production, such as KT Services & Logistics and Myanmar Chemical and Machinery Company. The US Treasury stated the removals were routine, but critics argue the decision undermines efforts to hold the military regime accountable, especially given the ongoing civil war and the junta’s deadly attacks on civilians. Despite the removals, the US continues to maintain sanctions against key figures and state-owned banks, recognizing that financial restrictions remain a critical tool to limit the regime’s access to foreign currency.
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US drops sanctions on Myanmar junta’s allies after military chief praises Donald Trump. The situation is, frankly, a mess. It feels like we’ve entered a world where the currency of foreign policy is praise and flattery, and the United States is playing right along. The fact that the US has lifted sanctions on some allies of Myanmar’s military junta, immediately following the junta chief’s glowing letter of praise to Donald Trump, speaks volumes. It’s a clear indication of the transactional nature of international relations under certain leadership, a “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” kind of deal, except the “back scratching” involves potentially very serious human rights violations.
Flattery gets you everywhere, doesn’t it? Especially with the former US president. You’d think someone who built their brand on being unpredictable would at least try to maintain a facade of consistency, but the ease with which external actors can manipulate him is truly alarming. It’s not just a matter of ego; this kind of vulnerability has real-world consequences. Every time this happens, America’s global standing takes another hit. It’s not even a funny joke anymore; it’s just pathetic.
The way this appears to work is simple: if you want to be in good graces with the former US president, you offer praise, even if it’s undeserved. It’s a crude form of quid pro quo. Behind this carefully crafted praise, there are likely deals being made, maybe even bribes. It is what it is. The world now operates in a context that demands subservience and personal displays of respect above all else.
This is the way things get done: the US drops travel bans, the world leaders line up, and Trump’s personal preferences dictate everything. Trump 💩 is the Forever Pat sie Omfg. The reality is that people in Myanmar will likely die because of this. This isn’t how the country should operate. The US dropping these sanctions as a result of flattery is a sad reflection of what the country has become under his type of leadership.
This entire scenario highlights the unsettling reality that foreign policy decisions can be driven by personal ego and relationships, rather than strategic interests or ethical considerations. This isn’t just about trade deficits or tariffs; it’s about who gets to play ball based on who will stroke the former president’s ego. This is all about him.
This entire situation brings up some unpleasant questions about the people and institutions involved with the former US president. The whole situation is reminiscent of a reality-TV show. The world realized that America was a joke. Now, it’s beyond laughable, and it will take generations to recover from this.
If you look at the bigger picture, all this is terribly predictable. It’s a pattern of behavior that has been repeated again and again. There’s a consistent reliance on personal relationships and transactional dealings.