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This Stakeholder Tracker No. 2 (English Version) was published on August 22, 2025, as a translation of the original Burmese version published on August 21, 2025.
▪️Period
February 2021 to July 2025
▪️Stakeholders
State Administration Council (SAC) Members
▪️Issues/activity
The State Administration Council (SAC), formed by junta leader Snr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, a day after the coup, was disbanded on July 31, 2025, after four and a half years in power. It was replaced by the State Security and Peace Commission (SSPC), composed of both in-service and retired generals.
▪️Status/trends
After the coup, the SAC was initially formed with an equal mix of military and civilian personnel. Over its tenure, as many as 33 individuals served as council members. From its establishment to its dissolution, the SAC underwent no less than 23 changes, including reshuffles and reappointments. Within four and a half years, at least three generals and 14 civilian personnel were removed. The newly established SSPC consists of 10 members. Unlike the SAC’s earlier half-military, half-civilian structure, the SSPC is composed entirely of trusted generals, reflecting a shift toward a military-dominated governing body. Nevertheless, the core of power remains firmly in the hands of the junta leader, Snr. Gen. Min Aung Hlaing.
▪️Implications
Throughout the coup, the SAC functioned as the highest governing body, including civilians in its ranks. However, real decision-making power remained firmly in the hands of the junta leader. Even with the SAC now dissolved and reconstituted as the SSPC, ultimate control still lies with the junta leader. The composition of the new body suggests it will only further entrench the authority of the military leadership and its command structure. At the same time, under the commission’s direction, the military may intensify its offensives in order to push ahead with elections.
▪️Relevance
Studying the power shifts in Naypyitaw, along with the character and relationships of key figures, can provide insights into the political trajectory and help identify strategies capable of influencing those shifts.
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The SAC Ended, Power Grip Remains