Victory for Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi and her National League for Democracy party in 2015 holds the hope of a new beginning for a nation ruled for years under repressive junta reign.
But great challenges lie ahead for the country’s first civilian-led government. Aung San Suu Kyi is dealing with NLD election victory tactfully, not wanting to upset the USDP losers further which in turn could disrupt the status quo.
What 2016 may hold for the future of Myanmar remains to be seen. However, there are a few factors worth reflecting on, as these may provide indication on how well Myanmar's democracy will progress:
1) Who will lead?
This has been the primary question as according to Myanmar's constitution Chapter 3, No. 59(f), the president must be someone who “he himself, one of the parents, the spouse, one of the legitimate children or their spouses not owe allegiance to a foreign power”.
To circumvent this, Suu Kyi has said she will rule “above the president”, a legally uncertain position that she has not deliberated the details. (Courtesy of The Malaysian Insider)
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