"After a drawn-out selection process, Myanmar?s military parliamentarians have appointed Admiral Nyan Tun as the country?s new vice president, a choice that may help to consolidate President Thein Sein?s position and signal a shift in the military?s position on his ambitious reform agenda. The highly anticipated appointment came after the disqualification of the previous frontrunner, Myint Swe, a perceived hardliner aligned with the previous junta?s senior leaders, and amid widespread speculation about whether the next vice president would strengthen or weaken the hand of reformers in government..."