Min Aung Hlaing, the head of Myanmar's military junta, has transitioned into the top civilian role. However, experts suggest this move is unlikely to bring peace or escape the authoritarian grip established by the 2021 coup.

The head of the Myanmar's junta Min Aung Hlaing has swapped his uniform for the top civilian office, but the move is unlikely to bring peace or even create distance from the authoritarian system imposed by the 2021 coup.