Nay Htet Moe Zaw
According to the 2014 census, Burmese people or those who identify as Burmese make up over 65% of Myanmar’s population. From the colonial era until the 2021 military coup, the Burmese were considered the leaders of Myanmar’s politics. Myanmar’s economy, education, healthcare, and other key aspects of the country are concentrated in the Ayeyarwady River delta, where the majority of Burmese people live.
Therefore, in the changes in Myanmar’s politics, the thoughts, beliefs, and stances of the Burmese people and Burmese political leaders have been in a central position. It can even be said that they still are. In this presentation, I will do a little analysis of the fears that Burmese leaders have held onto throughout the ages.
The reason is that this fear has been destroying the interests of the Union. If this fear can be corrected, it will be beneficial in building (at least) the federal union that the people of Myanmar are eagerly wanting.
However, due to the ever-changing political climate in Myanmar, the leading role and importance of the Burmese, who have a large population based on the current map of Myanmar, which has been ingrained, may also change. New realities without the participation of the Burmese may even emerge. Therefore, this analysis is done with the hope of a better future for Myanmar.
