‘Sham is not even strong enough’: Former US envoy on Myanmar’s election

0 January 26, 2026 05:54

A month-long election concluded in Myanmar on Sunday (Jan 25) with the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP) claiming a landslide victory. Former United States ambassador to Myanmar Scot Marciel tells CNA’s Asia First why he views the military-run vote as a sham. He also discusses how China’s influence on the country has placed pressure on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to re-engage with the junta, and why the military’s poor governance record makes long-term stability unlikely.

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