Comparing and contrasting the political history of Myanmar and Indonesia since their independence reveals a tale of two Southeast Asian nations with divergent paths but shared themes of struggle, dictatorship, reform, and democratization. Independence & Immediate after: Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948. The immediate post-independence period was marked by internal strife, with various ethnic groups and communist insurgents challenging the central government. The situation culminated in a military coup in 1962 led by General Ne Win, who established a military-led socialist state....