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New Myanmar leaders bring policy and diplomacy risks

Content type:: Expert Briefings
Location:: MYANMAR
Keywords associated with this article:: Geographic: Myanmar AP China Japan United States

Topical: politics border conflict constitution education election environment ethnic foreign policy government infrastructure military opposition party policy reform religion
ISSN:: 2633-304X
Citation:: Oxford Analytica (2016), "New Myanmar leaders bring policy and diplomacy risks", Expert Briefings.
https://doi.org/10.1108/OXAN-DB210034

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Significance

This proposed consolidation follows another key chapter in Myanmar's power transition: the March 15 presidential vote.

Impacts

The NLD will again push for constitutional reforms, but progress will be slow.
Suu Kyi may become a minister, but her critics may seek her impeachment if she excessively aggregates power.
The 'proxy president' will face military criticism, but may also aid the ethnic peace process.
Myanmar's ties with Beijing and Washington face short-term difficulties; Tokyo-Naypyidaw ties will strengthen.

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