| ID | 133125 |
| Title Proper | Soldier and the state |
| Other Title Information | the tatmadaw and political liberalization in Myanmar since 2011 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Myoe, Maung Aung |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The government of Myanmar is today publicly committed to building a 'modern developed democratic nation'. It has initiated a number of measures aimed at political and economic liberalization. This article examines the military's perception of the ongoing process of liberalization. It argues that, on the basis of mutual understanding and smooth relations between the government and the military at both individual and institutional levels, the military is likely to continue its support for the political liberalization measures initiated by the President and supported by the National Assembly. However, the military is not yet prepared to tolerate any structural changes that would undermine its national political role, the basic principles it has laid down for national unity, or its institutional autonomy. |
| `In' analytical Note | South East Asia Research Vol.22, No.2; Jun.2014: p.233-250 |
| Journal Source | South East Asia Research Vol.22, No.2; Jun.2014: p.233-250 |
| Key Words | Political Liberalization ; Myanmar ; Political Role ; Institutional Autonomy ; National Unity ; Military's Perception ; Civil Military Relations - CMR ; Economic Liberalization |