Myanmar's Post-Coup Buddhist Politics
The intersection of religion, ethnicity and politics has long posed a challenge to democratization in Myanmar. The country faces prolonged civil war in the wake of the military's 2021 coup, and questions persist about the future political role of the Buddhist sangha in the country. For context on the recent history of Buddhism in Myanmar's politics, see our student report from Undergraduate Research Assistant Wade McGuire. Also see our podcast interview with Dr. Benjamin Schonthal (University of Otago) for broader context on Buddhism and politics in the region.
