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Myanmar elections
![A Generals’ Election in Myanmar A Generals’ Election in Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-04_02-43-41.jpg)
A Generals’ Election in Myanmar
By Renaud Egreteau
As Myanmar's historic elections approach, the military's role in the country's politics should not be underestimated.
![Will Irregularities and Fraud Spoil Myanmar’s Election? Will Irregularities and Fraud Spoil Myanmar’s Election?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-31_13-13-27.jpg)
Will Irregularities and Fraud Spoil Myanmar’s Election?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The past few weeks have given observers cause for concern.
![Myanmar’s Big Moment Myanmar’s Big Moment](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-29_09-05-49.jpg)
Myanmar’s Big Moment
By Jurgen Haacke
The forthcoming elections are a critical step into a somewhat uncertain future.
![Myanmar’s Ribbon Movements Challenge Militarization Myanmar’s Ribbon Movements Challenge Militarization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-20_20-22-28.jpg)
Myanmar’s Ribbon Movements Challenge Militarization
By Mong Palatino
Colored ribbons have emerged as symbols of those resisting creeping militarization in the country.
![Could Myanmar’s Elections Devolve into Disorder? Could Myanmar’s Elections Devolve into Disorder?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-08_17-03-32.jpg)
Could Myanmar’s Elections Devolve into Disorder?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Major disruptions in upcoming polls cannot be ruled out given what we know.
![Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-23_03-20-28.jpg)
Myanmar's Electoral Landscape: Vibrant, But Uncertain
By Phuong Nguyen
As Myanmar approaches a historic election, things appear stable, though uncertainty persists.
![Myanmar’s Candidate Controversies Myanmar’s Candidate Controversies](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-09-07_00-53-03.jpg)
Myanmar’s Candidate Controversies
By Yola Verbruggen
The opposition NLD is coming under fire for its choice of candidates, amid fears of a split within the party.
![Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-20_14-16-23.jpg)
Myanmar’s Elections: Jostling for Power
By Rajiv Bhatia
Who might emerge from the uncertainty that surrounds Myanmar’s upcoming polls?
![An Independent News Site for Myanmar An Independent News Site for Myanmar](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-17_07-35-29.jpg)
An Independent News Site for Myanmar
By Helen Clark
Myanmar Now launches to provide features, analysis, and investigative pieces.
![Can Myanmar Manage Its Post-Election Risks? Can Myanmar Manage Its Post-Election Risks?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-14_13-04-37.jpg)
Can Myanmar Manage Its Post-Election Risks?
By Aung Tun
Even with free and fair elections, the new government will face some difficult challenges.
![Myanmar Floods a Test for Political Leaders Myanmar Floods a Test for Political Leaders](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-14_08-14-37.jpg)
Myanmar Floods a Test for Political Leaders
By Paul Shortell
Responses to the natural disaster will set the tone for the November elections.
![The American Stake in Myanmar and Sri Lanka The American Stake in Myanmar and Sri Lanka](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-14_10-44-00.jpg)
The American Stake in Myanmar and Sri Lanka
By Admiral Dennis C. Blair
Reformers in both countries deserve the continued support of the United States.