Myanmar constitution

The move came as a special U.N. envoy warned that the country “is on the verge of spiraling into a failed state.”

"What the military’s assertion of political power on February 1 has done is expose the inherent bias and undemocratic nature of the 2008 Constitution."

The junta-appointed president, Myint Swe, may face the same citizenship questions as Aung San Suu Kyi.

For most of Myanmar's modern history, the law has been shaped by the army's power and interests rather than the other way around.

While the process may not result in much substantive change, it nonetheless has tangible effects on ties between the NLD, the military, and ethnic parties.

A closer look at the move and what it may mean for the country's politics.

One section of the country’s constitution promises some rocky times ahead.

Her party’s landslide victory leaves Suu Kyi still politically constrained, but with much to do.

The country finally sets the date for much-anticipated polls.

Key constitutional amendments fail to pass the country’s parliament.

Comments reinforce worries that reduced military control is unlikely anytime soon.