Photo: AP/picture alliance / Myanmar military junta leader Min Aung Hlaing
Big political changes are expected in Myanmar, one of the most powerful countries in Southeast Asia: the leader of the military junta is considering becoming the "legitimate" president.
The lower house of the Myanmar parliament has nominated the leader of the military junta, Min Aung Hlaing, who currently rules the country, for the post of vice president. According to local legislation, the future head of state is chosen from among three vice presidents. This was reported by the international agency AFP on March 30.
From military uniform to civilian suit
69-year-old Min Aung Hlaing has resigned from the post of supreme commander-in-chief, which he has held since 2011, in order to pave the way for the highest state administration. However, analysts believe that this is just a move under the guise of "democracy", and the general intends to continue to rule with an "iron fist".
In order not to lose control over the army, he created a special advisory council. Although he handed over the reins of the supreme command to his close advisor Ye Win Oo, it is said that the growing discontent among the military could pose certain threats to Hlaing's authority.
"New" arrangements after the coup
Let us recall that in February 2021, a military coup took place in Myanmar. At that time, democratically elected leaders, including Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, were arrested. Although the generals tried to justify their actions with alleged "violations" in the elections, no evidence of this was provided.
Elections and the dominance of the military
In late 2025 and early 2026, the country held its first parliamentary elections since the coup. The results were as expected: a large part of the seats in parliament were taken by parties and officers close to the military. This fully provided the legal basis for Min Aung Hlaing to take the presidency.
Dear readers, do you think that the general's transformation into a "civilian" leader will be able to put an end to the internal conflicts in Myanmar? How will such interference by the military in politics affect the future of the country?
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