National League for Democracy

How will the February 1, 2021, coup in Myanmar affect the country’s internal security and foreign relations?

Monday's coup d'etat will have far-reaching, though uncertain, effects on the country's political trajectory.

For a multicultural society like Myanmar, the greatest test of democracy is whether the government treats its minorities equal to the majority.

After a dismal showing at this month's election, the army-backed USDP faces a long road back to respectability.

Lesson #1: Stinging international rebukes over human rights abuses do not necessarily translate into fewer votes.

After another thundering landslide, the 75-year-old leader will lead Myanmar for a second five-year term.

Sunday's vote will likely deliver a government with a strong popular mandate – a rarity in mainland Southeast Asia – but ethnic minorities will be left out in the cold.

Myanmar's electoral system concentrates power in the hands of the Burman majority, the root cause of decades of civil conflict.

The increasing spread of the virus is amplifying doubts about the viability and legitimacy of the upcoming election.

The popular leader of the National League for Democracy will seek another term for her party, five years after its historic victory.

If the polls move forward despite the pandemic, it will be a landmark development for Myanmar.