In the Service of Power: Media Capture and the Threat to Democracy were disappointed that the NLD retained the Ministry of Information, they initially applauded its choice of new minister, convinced that he would support their fight for increased independence and freedom. One year later, however, they say the NLD’s media strategy remains unclear, with the exception of favoring government-controlled media.10 They say the new minister is a writer—not a journalist— and does not seem willing or able to upset the status quo or to fight the entrenched militarization of the ministry. Given that the military has an influential media empire, they also believe that the NLD will never let go of its own government media.11 While acknowledging the myriad challenges facing the country, including fragile peace talks, media practitioners are frustrated that the NLD is not making independent media and free expression a priority.12 Instead, the government continues to play a central role in both owning and running major state-owned news outlets, and defining their content. “You will get used to it.” A cartoon created by Northern Wolf on June 30, 2016 following the NLD’s landslide victory in the parliamentary elections. The lion is the symbol of the USDP party that was in power from 2010-2015. The peacock is the symbol of the NLD party. 64