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The military, civil servants and the vote

Olivia Cable gives a snapshot of the vote in Naypyitaw... and what came next.

Malaysia’s ‘strongman’?

Najib’s divisive 1MDB politics undermine his long-term survival.

Southeast Asian snapshots

Thai junta re-writes history, phony photos in Indonesia, and 'scary' Muslims in the Philippines.

After the vote

It is the struggle and compromise that comes after today’s vote that will prove most important of all.

National League for Democracy (NLD) supporters celebrate their victory in parliamentary elections outside party headquarters on April 1, 2012 in Yangon, Myanmar. Photo by Paula Bronstein/Getty Images.

The people and the vote

Elections see everyday people re-engage with national politics after decades of fear and oppression.

Aung San Suu Kyi and the vote

Democracy’s darling not the only key to Myanmar’s future.

The Arab Spring and the vote

No Oscars for the Tatmadaw as Facebook video flops.

Kachin soldier. Photo by Allyson Neville-Morgan on flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/anevillemorgan/

Ethnic conflict and the vote

Will a failure to represent Myanmar's ethnic diversity see democracy derailed?

Karen parties and the vote

A proliferation of Karen parties and candidates highlights the challenge of political unity.

Leaders and the vote

Thein Sein and the military have a historic opportunity to help ensure change in Myanmar.

Artists in red and the vote

Artistic freedom flourishes in a new Myanmar. But there are still risks.

The peace deal and the vote

Is Myanmar finally on the path to peace, and will Sunday’s election spell an end to decades of conflict?