Hayashi Senjuro vs Min Aung Hlaing

Hayashi served as Commander-in-Chief of the Kwantung Army in Manchuria from 1930 to 1932. During his tenure, the Mukden Incident occurred, leading to Japan's occupation of Manchuria. He supported the army's expansionist actions.

Hayashi served as Minister of War in the Saito and Okada cabinets from 1934 to 1935. He advocated for military modernization and expansion, but also clashed with radical officers over discipline and budget issues.

Hayashi Senjuro served as Prime Minister from February to June 1937, leading a short-lived cabinet. His government was unable to control the military or address economic problems, and he resigned after failing to secure a budget agreement.

In March 1937, Hayashi dissolved the House of Representatives and called a general election, hoping to gain a majority. However, the election resulted in losses for pro-government parties, weakening his position and leading to his resignation.

Min Aung Hlaing was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces). He succeeded Than Shwe and became the most powerful military figure, overseeing the armed forces during the country's political transition.

Under Min Aung Hlaing's command, the Myanmar military launched a brutal crackdown in Rakhine State following attacks by the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army. The operation resulted in mass killings, rape, and the displacement of over 700,000 Rohingya Muslims to Bangladesh, leading to accusations of genocide.

Min Aung Hlaing led a military coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. The coup was justified by unsubstantiated claims of election fraud, and it plunged Myanmar into a civil war and economic crisis.

Following the coup, Min Aung Hlaing declared himself Prime Minister of the newly formed State Administration Council. He assumed executive power, reversing the country's democratic transition and consolidating military control.

In response to the coup and human rights abuses, the United States, European Union, and other nations imposed sanctions on Min Aung Hlaing and his associates. The sanctions targeted his assets and restricted travel, but failed to force a return to civilian rule.