Legitimacy, who in Myanmar—and on earth—needs it?

What is the utility of ‘legitimacy’ as a concept? The Myanmar military regime does not face a legitimacy crisis, but rather a compliance crisis.

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Journal
Melbourne Asia Review
Published
2026-11-09
DOI
https://doi.org/10.37839/mar2652-550x28.3
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Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
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Abstract

What is the utility of ‘legitimacy’ as a concept? The Myanmar military regime does not face a legitimacy crisis, but rather a compliance crisis.

Melbourne Asia ReviewVol. 28
Peace, justice, and strong institutions
Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
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