General Election in Myanmar: Neither a Breakthrough nor a Cosmetic Change
General Election in Myanmar: Neither a Breakthrough nor a Cosmetic Change
Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Developing nations, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Myanmar; general election; peace process; political reforms; democracy; transformation of Myanmar;
Summary/Abstract: This weekend’s general election in Myanmar, the first credible vote in the country’s history, will mark a milestone in its transformation. Amidst the faltering peace process, and with Buddhist nationalism rising and economic and political reforms losing ground, the National League for Democracy is most likely to be the winner. Even though the army will retain ultimate control, and NLD leader Aung San Sui Kyi will not be next president, a more representative parliament will consolidate this nascent democracy and deserves strong support from the international community, including the EU.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2015
- Language: English
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