This policy brief provides recommendations for the central government to promote all Wa townships to participate in future elections and calls for: helping residents in ‘Wa State’, covert action and seeking international assistance.
Myanmar has held three general elections since 2010 at the dismantling of the junta. However, in Shan State, most of the Wa population has not engaged due to the unfinished peace process, backwardness, and insufficient identification with the Union of Myanmar.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Executive Summary
- Recommendations
- Helping residents in 'Wa State'
- Covert action
- International assistance
- Introduction
- Background
- Current Problem
- Importance
- Recent Positive Signs
- Long-term Challenges: Natural Enemy of Multi-party Elections
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This policy brief proposes strategies for encouraging participation in future Myanmar general elections in all Wa townships within Shan State. The document analyzes the historical context of the Wa people's limited engagement in past elections due to ongoing peace process issues, regional development disparities, and a weak sense of belonging to the Union of Myanmar. It then offers recommendations for the central government to address these challenges.
- The importance of Wa participation in future elections for the peace process, democracy, and state-building.
- The influence of China on the Wa region and its potential impact on Myanmar's political stability.
- The challenges posed by the UWSA's control and the "Wa State's" independent regime on multi-party elections.
- The need for the central government to address the Wa population's lack of identity cards, economic opportunities, and social integration.
- The potential of international assistance and covert action to influence the political landscape in the Wa region.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Executive Summary: The brief highlights the limited participation of the Wa population in past elections due to ongoing peace process issues, backwardness, and insufficient identification with the Union of Myanmar. It proposes recommendations for the central government to address these challenges.
- Introduction: This chapter provides background information on the Wa people, their historical ties to China, and the current political situation in the "Wa State." It highlights the importance of Wa participation in future elections for the peace process, democracy, and state-building in Myanmar.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this policy brief are the Wa people, Shan State, Myanmar general elections, peace process, "Wa State", UWSA, China, international assistance, and multi-party elections. The brief explores the political dynamics and challenges in the Wa region, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and democratic participation in shaping Myanmar's future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the Wa population limited participation in Myanmar's elections?
Challenges include the unfinished peace process, lack of identity cards, regional backwardness, and a weak sense of belonging to the Union of Myanmar.
What is the "Wa State"?
It is an autonomous region in Shan State controlled by the United Wa State Army (UWSA), which operates with a high degree of independence from the central government.
What are the main recommendations of the policy brief?
Recommendations include providing economic aid to residents, seeking international assistance, and taking covert actions to promote democratic engagement.
How does China influence the Wa region?
The Wa people have strong historical and economic ties to China, which significantly impacts the region's political stability and relations with Myanmar's central government.
Why is Wa participation crucial for Myanmar's future?
Inclusion is essential for a successful peace process, national reconciliation, and the overall stability of Myanmar's democratic transition.
- Quote paper
- Enchen Lan (Author), 2020, Promoting all Wa Townships in Shan State to Participate in Future Myanmar General Elections, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/992005
