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Restoring Parliamentary Democracy
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Continuing to explain the transformative processes at work in post-junta Myanmar, this chapter focuses on one of the most unexpected positive developments of the past few years: the resurgence of parliamentary politics, in a country long deprived of any legislative activity. The first “post-junta” legislature drafted after the controversial 2010 election, and subsequent 2012 by-election, has gained heightened political status. However, still in its infancy, Myanmar’s new parliamentary institutions remain vulnerable. The second post-SPDC legislature shaped after the November 2015 elections is bound to face formidable challenges. This chapter evaluates the initial performance and functioning of the post-SPDC legislature and identifies its most significant weaknesses.
Title: Restoring Parliamentary Democracy
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Continuing to explain the transformative processes at work in post-junta Myanmar, this chapter focuses on one of the most unexpected positive developments of the past few years: the resurgence of parliamentary politics, in a country long deprived of any legislative activity.
The first “post-junta” legislature drafted after the controversial 2010 election, and subsequent 2012 by-election, has gained heightened political status.
However, still in its infancy, Myanmar’s new parliamentary institutions remain vulnerable.
The second post-SPDC legislature shaped after the November 2015 elections is bound to face formidable challenges.
This chapter evaluates the initial performance and functioning of the post-SPDC legislature and identifies its most significant weaknesses.
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