Historic Polls
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Despite win in Myanmar by Aung San Suu Kyi's party, military still holds the reins
To break the political and economic power of the military will be an almost insurmountable task for the new government.
Bertil Lintner
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Aung San Suu Kyi victory will test commitment to human rights in Myanmar
With the opposition party on course to win a historic election, it's time to get serious on some difficult questions.
Andrew Fagan, The Conversation
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Nigeria chooses a former military ruler in a democratic election
Nigeria's new President Muhammadu Buhari has his work cut out for him.
Catherine Gegout, The Conversation
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