Last week it was revealed that Than Shwe, a military general who has been Burma's leader since the late 1980's, is not in the list of presidential nominees for the countries new government. Although he is not going to be president, it is highly unlikely that he will relinquish much power, and i expect that he will continue to have an important role in the governance of the country, or at least a leading military position. Aung San Suu Kyi is undecided as to how this turn of events will play out in Burma, as even if he is not president, being in charge of the military will give him as much power as the president, if not more. I feel that really, leaving Shwe will not really affect the country hugely, as no matter what, the military and himself will always play a dominant role in the governing of Burma.
The actual nominees for the presidency consist of two USDP backed candidates, and two more candidates from parties representing ethnic minorities. The fifth candidates name has not been released to the public. I feel that while it is a good sign that the parliament put forward two candidates from parties representing ethnic minorities, especially due to their previous mistreatment in Burma, it is highly unlikely, if not impossible, that one of them will ever be elected president,
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