The role of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar's transition (2011-2021)

Aung San Suu Kyi had played the critical role in Myanmar's political transformation. Although it was not she who initiated the 201002011 changes, she adjusted to the "disciplined democracy" and had been changing the system from within. This allowed Myanmar to move forward, secure the reforms enacted by Thein Sein's administration, re-engage with the global world and achieve a splendid decade of 2011-2021 (which unfortunately ended with the 2021 coup d'état). In short, Suu Kyi's choice allowed Myanmar to break the two decades (1990s and 2000s) deadlock which cost Myanmar dearly. Suu Kyi made many concessions and compromises on the way, but eventually she emerged victorious both in 2015 and 2020. Unfortunately, she was unable to secure her last electoral victory which led to Tatmadaw’s ultimate coup