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In the last decade, nondemocratic regimes have received more development assistance than democratic countries. This reveals how donors struggle with autocratization despite a rhetorical commitment to democracy.
Democratic reform in Myanmar has suffered a grave setback. The EU’s response to the military coup must be strong enough to reverse the political crisis and restore and renew democracy in Myanmar.
India’s muted reaction to the Rohingya crisis is worthy of note, as there had been high expectations that it would help diffuse this state-orchestrated humanitarian crisis.
The time is ripe for Indonesia, India, and Japan to shed their inhibitions and redouble their efforts to strengthen the foundations of Myanmar’s democracy.
Myanmar’s military may have stepped back from direct control of key institutions, but it is poised to reestablish its authority whenever that becomes necessary.
Aung San Suu Kyi must work with President Thein Sein to cement democracy in Myanmar, consolidate her political standing, and lead her party to victory in the 2015 elections.