Well he has history on his side.....IE: 9 years dictatorship...anything? Sanctions? Reduced commitment in anyway? Slightest hint of not doing business with this type?
No it is the same as Myanmar....none batted an eye because it is what it is in this type of country that has no beads to trade.
The only thing they have a slight amount of is location for China to claim as an ally & that is the only reasons other western countries even talk with them
pretty much sums it up for you eric.