the country was ruled by a military junta led by general ne win from 1962 to 1988. its political system today stays under the tight control of its military government. in 1991, senior general than shwe began ruling the country. in 2011 thein sein was elected as a first president of the civilian government. in 2016 htin kyaw became the second elected civilian leader. aung san suu kyi, who is prevented from becoming president by the constitution of myanmar, will act as an advisor to kyaw.