2008 Constitution: Myanmar

On paper, the constitution establishes a presidential republic. But the details are what matter.

The constitution mandates that the Minister of Home Affairs, the Minister of Border Affairs, and the Minister of Defence must be serving military officers. This means the military controls the police, domestic security, and the borders, regardless of who wins a civilian election. 2008 constitution myanmar

The 2008 Constitution of Myanmar: A Document of Stalemate or a Path Forward? the Minister of Border Affairs

Unlike most democracies where the President is the ultimate military authority, Myanmar’s constitution vests significant power in the Commander-in-Chief. During a state of emergency (which the military can declare), the Commander-in-Chief can take over all legislative, executive, and judicial powers. and the borders