This chapter analyzes the factors that influenced the political regime selection during the decolonization process in Burma. A distinctive aspect of Burma's case is the role of local leaders who, while seeking independence, were closely aligned with radical leftist ideologies. The text delves into the reasons why young, radical youth took over parliamentary democracy. The author suggests that the expansion of partial self-government in Burma during British rule in the twentieth century encouraged the political participation of Burma's political elite. However, the consolidation of both conservatives and radicals in the colonial parliament was lacking. The Japanese military occupation from 1942 provided a crucial opportunity for these emerging leaders to unite and mobilize the general public. The British, as the dominant power, shifted their support from the established political elite who had come into power under colonial rule, instead focusing on attracting and fostering the growth of moderate radicals. Meanwhile, the mainstream Burmese nationalists encountered criticism from domestic communists regarding their approach to dialogue with the British. Consequently they chose to negotiate their independence from the British instead of pursuing a revolutionary path, leading to the adoption of parliamentary democracy, a legacy of colonial rule. It can be argued that Burmese nationalists with a radical orientation placed a priority on achieving independence and chose to adopt democracy as an extension of the colonial system of self-government. The chapter underscores the necessity to contemplate the interplay of strategies and circumstances of these multiple parties.