Democratisation of Myanmar

On February 1, 2021, Myanmar's military coup ended a decade of a civilian-military hybrid regime, causing a massive setback for democratization. This book provides an up-to-date account of how the country's experiment with democracy unraveled over the last few years, tracing the political transition from military rule to a short-lived democratic experiment. It outlines the factors that contributed to this transition and the circumstances in which it took place, examining how political groups, especially Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), and the military worked together to pave the way for democratization. The book also examines the 2020 general election and the declaration of national emergency following the NLD's landslide electoral win.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 202 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

On February 1, 2021, a military coup in Myanmar abruptly ended a decade-long civilian-military hybrid regime, marking a significant setback for the democratization process. Citizens from various walks of life took to the streets, leading to widespread protests that lasted for several weeks. Myanmar's situation garnered global attention, making it a central focus worldwide. This book aims to provide an up-to-date account of how Myanmar's experiment with democracy unfolded in the past few years.

The political transition of Myanmar from a military rule of nearly five decades to a short-lived democratic experiment is traced in this second edition. The book outlines the factors that contributed to this transition and the circumstances under which it took place. It explores how political groups, particularly Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), and the military worked together to pave the way for democratization. It also examines the events leading to the failure of the NLD government, including the 2020 general election and the subsequent declaration of a national emergency by the military.

Drawing from a combination of primary ethnographic fieldwork and nuanced analysis, this book offers valuable insights to scholars and researchers in the fields of Asian and Southeast Asian Studies, Politics and Political Processes, Democratization Processes and Democratic Transitions, International Relations and Peace and Conflict Studies. Particularly, those interested in Myanmar's political landscape and the challenges faced during the democratization process will find this book of great interest.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 206 x 267 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032113319
Edition number: 2 New edition