Emerging Local Governance, Resilience, and Political Stability in Post Coup of Myanmar

EasyChair Preprint 13714

Abstract

The military coup in Myanmar has thrust the nation into a state of political turmoil, raising profound concerns about governance, peace, and stability. This research critically examines the impact of the military seizure of power on these crucial aspects of Myanmar's socio-political landscape. For instance, the coup has undermined democratic governance, dismantling the progress toward civilian rule achieved in recent years. The imposing of martial law and the arrest of civilian leaders have eroded the foundations of democratic institutions, leading to a governance vacuum fraught with authoritarian control. Thus, peace processes and ethnic reconciliation efforts have been disrupted, exacerbating long-standing conflicts and jeopardizing fragile ceasefires. The military's actions have escalated tensions with ethnic minority groups, threatening to reignite armed conflicts and further destabilize the country's internal security. As a result, the lack of legitimate governance has led to widespread protests, civil disobedience movements, and international condemnation, exacerbating the risk of prolonged instability and violence. Thus, this research addresses these challenges and requires a concerted effort from the international community to pressure the military junta to restore democratic governance, engage in inclusive dialogue with all stakeholders, and uphold human rights and the rule of law. Only through genuine democratic reforms and inclusive governance can Myanmar hope to achieve lasting peace and federal democracy.

Keyphrases: Ethnic reconciliation, Governance, Military coup, Myanmar, Peace processes

@booklet{EasyChair:13714,
  author    = {Salai Bawi},
  title     = {Emerging Local Governance, Resilience, and Political Stability in Post Coup of Myanmar},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 13714},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}