Myanmar Coup: The End Of Myanmar's Fragile Democracy? | Insight

After a 10-year experiment with democracy, an unexpected event occurred in Myanmar. On February 1, 2021, just hours before the new parliament was set to convene, the military-led by its army chief, Min Aung Hlaing staged a coup which toppled a democratically elected government of democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi. Many leaders and officials from the previous government were detained, including Ms Suu Kyi. What really are the factors which led to the army takeover of the legitimate government of Myanmar? Will the move mark the end of the fragile democracy and pave the way for a new era of authoritarian rule? For greater INSIGHT into the top issues affecting Asia:    • Insight   ========================== ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ========================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsiderInvestigates #InsightCNA #Myanmar #AungSanSuuKyi For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider