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The military coup in Myanmar presents opportunities to Buddhist nationalists

  • Written by Anders C. Hardig, Professorial Lecturer, American University School of International Service
The military coup in Myanmar presents opportunities to Buddhist nationalistsSupporters wave national and military flags in Yangon, Myanmar after the military staged a coup.AP Photo/Thein Zaw

The military’s seizure of power in Myanmar and the detention of head of government Aung San Suu Kyi is far from the first time generals in the country have interfered in national politics.

Myanmar’s military has held a...

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