Thai-Cambodian Crisis Has Given the Thai Military a Boost
Paul Chambers
The latest Thai-Cambodian border dispute has given the Thai military the upper hand as it pertains to civil-military relations.

Paul Chambers
The latest Thai-Cambodian border dispute has given the Thai military the upper hand as it pertains to civil-military relations.
Sovinda Po
Anti-Vietnamese sentiments in Cambodia are longstanding and run deep. Effectively addressing such sentiments in Cambodia demands a nuanced, multifaceted approach that goes beyond short-term political actions. It requires fostering a narrative of genuine inclusion and shared future aspirations, one that promotes mutual respect, empathy, and understanding.
Joanne Lin|Melinda Martinus
Inaction on the Thailand-Cambodia conflict undermines ASEAN’s raison d'être by the day. There is still time to salvage the situation.
Eugene Mark
Amid growing tensions in the Thai-Cambodian border dispute, the former is doing itself no favours as political parties manoeuvre to gain political advantages.
Archanun Kohpaiboon
The US has imposed new duties on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian countries to address unfair Chinese trade practices. The duties will continue to be part of Washington’s arsenal of options.
Termsak Chalermpalanupap
The leaked phone call between Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian leader Hun Sen has ignited political instability and thrown into question the already embattled prime minister’s position.
Tita Sanglee
In seeking to defuse tensions with Cambodia over a border dispute, Thai premier Paetongtarn Shinawatra has scored an own goal. Thailand now faces an uphill climb in resolving the dispute.
Sovinda Po|Pichanvorlak Rath|Sotheara Khim
Cambodia has taken the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) while Thailand insists on bilateral negotiation. How both nations choose to respond to the ICJ’s decision will be critical.
Sovinda Po|Kuch Sonika Bun
Although Cambodians are still wary of the Vietnamese, they have faith in Vietnam’s medical services — an asset that the government has not yet fully taken advantage of.
Phan Xuan Dung
Vietnam is anxious about the geostrategic implications of upstream Mekong projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia. It faces the dilemma of protecting its vital interests in the Mekong while maintaining stable and cooperative relations with its three neighbours.