Jasmin Lorch from the independent social science research institute 'Giga'. She says: "The international community has been living in denial for a long time. The military has never really wanted to see real democratic change in Myanmar." 
 

 

 

Felix Heiduk from the Berlin based policy and science think tank SWP. His opinion: "The coup has put an end to Myanmar's illiberal and partly authoritarian transition to democracy." 
 

 

Sou-Jie van Brunnersum from DWs Asia Desk. She thinks: "The military's seizure of power could lead to deadly violence. The military will reinforce a culture of abuse and impunity, threatening to end human rights and economic stability in Myanmar."