Foreign Affairs

Myanmar’s Sham Election Cemented Military Rule, Undermining Genuine Democracy

By Economics Desk | January 25, 2026

Despite a multi-stage election process, Myanmar’s military cements its grip on power through manipulated votes and repression, exposing the hollow nature of supposed democracy under junta rule.

Myanmar's so-called general election concluded this week, but the outcome was never in doubt: the military and its proxies are set to retain absolute control over the government. As American patriots cherish our hard-fought democratic process founded on liberty and fair representation, the events unfolding in Yangon serve as a stark reminder of what happens when authoritarian regimes hijack elections to legitimize oppression. How Can Elections Be Free When Ballots Are Rigged Before They’re Cast? The electoral process in Myanmar was deliberately designed to guarantee military dominance. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), handpicked by the junta, has already...

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