Implications of the Military Junta’s Internal Shifts on Civil-Military Relations in Myanmar

Amid the ongoing conflict in Myanmar, the military junta reorganized its governing body in August. With junta-led elections – widely seen as illegitimate – slated for the end of the year, the junta appears to be positioning itself to consolidate power. This raises questions about the leadership of the junta: Will Min Aung Hlaing retain power, or will a “fourth generation” rise? As the resistance in Myanmar fights for reform and the removal of the military from the political arena, what are the prospects for both internal and external pressures for change in the military? Join us for a conversation to delve into the Myanmar military’s history of coups and repression of the people, analyze the current leadership dynamics in the military, and assess the possible pathways to political reform for Myanmar.