"Dramatic reforms in Myanmar in recent years have transformed this long-isolated country into a more open society, one actively seeking to re-engage with the region and the world. Competitive elections, a lively parliament, a more vibrant media, and a growing civil society have allowed for debates on a range of issues concerning the nature of the state and the development agenda that were previously not pos - sible. The landslide electoral victory of the opposition National League of Democracy under Aung San Suu Kyi?s leadership in November 2015 created the potential to deepen the democratic transition..."