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Perilous Presidentialism or Precarious Power-Sharing? Hybrid Regime Dynamics in Myanmar
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Abstract Although Myanmar's transition from military rule has been thoroughly studied, research into the evolving presidential system is lacking. This article maps Myanmar's unique hybrid form of presidentialism and characterises executive-legislative relations between 2012 and 2017. It not only examines ins... view more
Although Myanmar's transition from military rule has been thoroughly studied, research into the evolving presidential system is lacking. This article maps Myanmar's unique hybrid form of presidentialism and characterises executive-legislative relations between 2012 and 2017. It not only examines institutions themselves but also explores how actors within them have acted and shifted strategically. It is argued that elite-behaviour determines how institutions work. Myanmar's 2008 constitution imposed by the military established a hybrid presidential system with a formally powerful president. The first phase under President Thein Sein saw competitive yet cooperative executive-legislative relations between President Thein Sein and the ambitious House Speaker Shwe Mann, both members of the former military regime. However, this power-sharing arrangement of former members of the military regime became increasingly fragile with the rise of Aung San Suu Kyi and her attempt to change the 2008 constitution. After the election victory of the National League for Democracy (NLD) and the passage of the state counsellor law, a de facto semi-presidential system was established – Burmese style. Since then, the frontline has been between the civilian and military parts of the administration.... view less
Keywords
Myanmar; presidential system; executive power; legislative; political institution; political elite; political actor
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Präsidentialismus
Document language
English
Publication Year
2018
Page/Pages
p. 346-360
Journal
Contemporary politics, 2018 (2018) 24
ISSN
1356-9775
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed