THE TRAITS, PITFALLS AND LIMITS OF AUTOCRACY IN MYANMAR
THE TRAITS, PITFALLS AND LIMITS OF AUTOCRACY IN MYANMAR
Author(s): Olga RusovaSubject(s): Governance, Politics and society, Social Norms / Social Control, Sociology of Politics, Geopolitics
Published by: PIC Promotion of the Intercultural Cooperation
Keywords: autocratic regimes; authoritarian resilience; regime fragility; internal shocks; external shocks; power limits; Myanmar; military junta; authoritarian governance; political violence;
Summary/Abstract: Why do autocratic regimes appear so resilient, sometimes even expanding their influence, and yet remain so brittle when confronted with internal or external shocks? What explains their rise and where are the limits of their power? These questions will be addressed, using the experience of Myanmar, where recent developments provide a striking case of the seeming durability and deep vulnerabilities of authoritarian governance. It will be shown how a military junta maintains power by means of violence and public control, however being weakened by economic collapse, social resistance, and a persistent crisis of legitimacy.
Journal: Ukraine Analytica
- Issue Year: 11/2025
- Issue No: 03 (38)
- Page Range: 33-43
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English
