Thai-Cambodian Maritime Dispute: From MOU 2001 to UNCLOS Conciliation
The institutional framework governing the Thai-Cambodian maritime dispute collapsed with Bangkok’s recent withdrawal from MOU 44. Here’s what the new process might look like.
Cambodia Undermines ASEAN Centrality in 2025 Border Conflict
Settling disputes intra-regionally and respecting sovereignty have long stood as the fundamental norms of ASEAN. Phnom Penh has undermined both of them in its ongoing border conflict with Thailand.
Liberal Dreams Collide with Geopolitical Realities in Brussels
The era of liberal internationalist foreign policy is dead, and the sooner European leaders realize this, the better off the European Union will be.
Thaksin Goes All In: The Third Shinawatra Prime Minister
A popular party banned, a prime minister removed, and a dynasty returned: Politics in the Kingdom of Thailand are moving at whiplash speed.
Moving Backwards: The Dissolution of Thailand’s Move Forward Party
Examining the implications and context of the recent banning of Thailand's Move Forward Party by the Constitutional Court.
Micro-Militarism and the Emerging Shoots of a Multipolar World
The West gambled and lost on Ukraine, and the global system may never be the same.
Lack of Leadership is Hindering the West in Asia
Domestic politics and dated thinking are thwarting US influence and leadership in Asia. Only a complete overhaul of the fundamentals of US foreign policy can put things back on the right track.
Thaksin & Puea Thai: The Law of Diminishing Returns
Fresh off a controversial electoral deal in 2023, the ruling Puea Thai party is shedding support rapidly, leaving Move Forward well placed to come to power whenever the next Thai election is held.
