Myanmar Reflection

The current conflict between democracy and communism in Myanmar has its roots in the Japanese nationalists that exerted influence over Myanmar and formed a socialist government that eventually evolved into the “Burmese way toward socialism” mentioned in Step 1. From the beginning, there were ethnic groups like the Karens that protested communism in Myanmar, and the government has a history of quieting those who support a democratic government, such as Aung San Suu Kyi. Now, the government is not officially military, but it still has “military backing.” In short, true democracy has yet to settle in Myanmar.