Context Five long years after Myanmar’s military seized power on February 1, 2021, what has taken place in the country in recent weeks is a delayed “fait accompli.” Led by Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, then commander-in-chief of the armed forces, the coup deviated from its traditional playbook scripted in 1962 and 1988, when the military rolled out tanks and ruled by force. In fact, the coup this time risked being reversed by a nationwide revolt that evolved into a civil war waged by an armed and … Continue Reading
BGA Senior Adviser Thitinan Pongsudhirak argues that Thailand’s new governing stability masks deeper risks, warning that coalition strength alone is insufficient. With economic headwinds and external shocks mounting, the government’s durability will depend on policy performance, credibility and effective crisis management.
(April 3, 2026)
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Dr. Thitinan Pongsudhirak
