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Myanmar's Military Chief Poised to Become President

3/4/2026

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  • Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's military ruler, may soon step down as army chief to become president, a move cited by military sources to meet constitutional separation.
  • The change would provide a facade of legitimacy after the coup five years ago that damaged the economy.
  • Relinquishing military control would carry risks in a country where the armed forces hold ultimate authority.