Elections Myanmar

Dossiers

Menschen protestieren in einem Gebäude vor einer holzvertäfelten Wand, auf ihren Schildern steht auf Englisch und Thai: Protect our Vote

Authoritarian elections in Southeast Asia

Published: 27 September 2023

So-called "authoritarian elections" have become increasingly important in many countries in Southeast Asia. This dossier sheds light on this special form of retaining power, particularly in Thailand, Cambodia and Myanmar.

Articles

From “Carpet bombing” to “beautiful safe zones”- the presidential candidates on Syria

Published: 5 February 2016

Syria and the fight against ISIS is the dominating foreign policy topic in the current U.S. presidential debates. The discourse on no-fly zones and efforts to topple Bashar al-Assad show that divisions run deep and beyond party lines.

By Dominik Tolksdorf

Myanmar needs more than a new government

Published: 24 November 2015

The people of Myanmar have collectively placed their faith in the NLD. The party will have to go on - even beyond Aung San Suu Kyi’s lifetime. A commentary.

By Khin Zaw Win

"The NLD will win the elections"

Published: 2 November 2015

On November 8, Myanmar votes for a new parliament. What do the parties stand for and what can they change? An interview with Sui Khar, Joint Secretary-General of the Chin National Front.

By Rual Lian Thang and Dr Sui Khar

The State of Myanmar’s Reforms on the Eve of the 2015 Elections

Published: 2 November 2015

Myanmar prepares for the second nation-wide poll in 25 years. The elections in November 2015 promise to be a watershed for the country’s democratisation.

By Marco Bünte

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Publications

Authoritarian elections in contemporary Southeast Asia

Published: 25 September 2023

Study

This policy paper investigates the trend towards authoritarian elections in mainland Southeast Asia – in Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar – with a focus on the right to political participation.

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