2017 Preview: Southeast Asia is set to embrace more volatility
Southeast Asia in 2016 has been marked by busy political agendas, challenges by ethnic tensions, religious conflicts, and regional stability marred by external developments, most notably the US...
View ArticleThailand’s new king faces off against junta
King Rama X’s refusal to give royal assent to the junta penned constitution highlights the risk of a growing rift between monarch and military in Thailand. Uncertainty has surrounded Thai politics ever...
View ArticleThe enduring influence of Prem Tinsulanonda
Former head of Privy Council Prem Tinsulanonda is returning to political power in Thailand, which bodes well for the country’s political and economic success. The death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol...
View ArticleIs Thailand’s economy undergoing ‘juntification’?
Since seizing power from the elected civilian government, Thailand’s junta has become increasingly authoritarian. But attempting to ‘juntify’ the economy is proving difficult for a variety of reasons,...
View ArticleUnder the Radar: Forget the South China Sea, this is Asia’s real water war
While tensions in the South China Sea have the potential for limited skirmishes far out to sea, the competition over the resources of the Mekong River is putting millions at risk of natural disasters,...
View ArticleTo the victor belong the spoils: The future of green energy
In recent years, China has pushed for the rapid development of renewable energy infrastructure, touting itself as the leader of innovative green energy production worldwide. Though Trump’s exit from...
View ArticleHow human rights failures could destabilize the ASEAN region
Less than a month after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Manila, Philippines, the UN Security Council called on the government of Myanmar to end its...
View ArticleCan Trump reverse Thailand’s drift towards China?
Under the doctrine of “America First,” the Thai military regime has enjoyed warming relations with the United States. However, economic and development opportunities with China have pulled Thailand...
View ArticleInfluence of Facebook on Asia’s election season
Various Asian nations are set to hold critical elections later on this year. And there are serious concerns over the effect Facebook and other social media platforms can have on election campaigns in...
View ArticleThailand’s Economy and the Pandemic: Facing Delays and Difficult Choices
Thailand is one of the few countries that can claim to have restricted the internal spread of COVID-19 so far. The country has yet to reach 3500 total cases, with limited deaths, currently at 58. A...
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