The big question for Burma still is: is the reform real? I hear, learn and understand every day more about the tricks and lies of the government. The longer I am here, the more my believe in the 'happy end' shrinks. This is why.

What is Myanmar / Burma known for around the world? Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi for sure. The Saffron revolution in 2007 maybe? And the common idea that 'things are getting better there, right?'.

My perception is that the 'reform process towards democracy' is still very premature and fragile. Some commentators call it a 'one step forward, two steps back' process, but that would imply that things are actually moving backwards and that seems not true either.

Some mayor progress towards more freedom is being made: the fact I can produce a critical talk show, every week in the heart of Yangon, without facing any censorship up till now, is evidence. But we do face mayor problems getting the ones responsible for all the mess, into the studio. The regime is not used to the idea of explaining and justifying their policies to the public within a critical journalistic setting. Or they just don't dare.

For each program until now, we've invited many key figures from the regime to the debate, which obviously requires opposites. Most of the time they refuse, the rest of the time they cancel, for all sorts of reasons, sometimes only 30 minutes before recording. A lot of dirty policies are also really hard to justify.

The fact there was no Saffron revolution, in the sense the military regime stepped down to be prosecuted, says it all. They just changed their uniforms for business suites, promising 'fair elections in 2015', but not before making sure the military had a decisive vote in the parliament and the constitution states it is illegal for 'the Lady' to become president. A constitutional amendment requires at least 75 percent approval in parliament, while the military and military-backed USDP party control more than 80 percent of the seats.

While foreign investments are pouring in, thanks to the lifted economical sanctions, the old 'mind-game' with the common people continues. One of many examples: hundreds of political prisoners have been released, loudly applauded by the international community, but only last week new ones have been arrested, simply for protesting against the old repressive, but still active protesting law.

The Burmese voters are supposed to be confused about the future, supposed to be still scared about speaking up and not being sure if the new sweet talk by the generals-in-suites is real, or again, another lethal lie.

That is why the MP of the NLD stated today during the debate 'Burma is not ready for female leadership'. Simply, because she doesn't believe the constitution will be amended by these guys. And they seem not to care too much about making a bad impression.

DVB Debate on 'Women in Charge?' will be broadcasted on 15/9 at 19:00h on DVB TV (and soon after available on youtube).