Myanmar’s 2025 Elections: Prospects, Risks and Policy Implications

Myanmars military-appointed electoral commission has set the date for the first phase of the long-promised elections to start on 28 December 2025. This brief explores the political and security context, public sentiment, international positioning, and the risks surrounding the planned 2025 elections. It offers possible steps for international actors to ensure that the military junta guide the country towards peace and stability.