1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated September 8, 2016U.S. Relations with Burma: Key Issues for 2016Aung San Suu Kyis National League for Democracy (NLD) secured a landslide victory in Burmas nationwide parliamentary elections held on November 8, 2015 (see CRS Report R44436, Burmas 2015 Parliamen
2、tary Elections: Issues for Congress, by Michael F. Martin). The newly elected Union Parliament took office in early February 2016, and in March chose Htin Kyaw, a close friend of Aung San Suu Kyi, as President. In early April, the Union Parliament established the new office of State Counsellor, and
3、confirmed the appointment of Aung San Suu Kyi to that office. She also was confirmed as Foreign Minister. A key issue in Burmas future will be the emerging relationship between the NLD-led government and the Burmese military (Tatmadaw). Burmas 2008 constitution ensures that the Tatmadaw will continu
4、e to be a major force in the new government. The Tatmadaw occupies 25% of the seats in both chambers of the Union Parliament, giving it the ability to block constitutional amendments (which require at least a 75% majority to pass). The Tatmadaw also appoints military officers as key Ministers (Borde
