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Why Thailand needs strong institutions
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 07/08/2014
» Looking at the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, it has become apparent that the conflict there is happening because of the weakened positions of both the US and Europe in the current geopolitical landscape. At the same time, the so-called emerging powers are increasingly seeking opportunities to flex their political muscles; this is not only true in Europe, but has played out in Asia in flashpoints such as the South China Sea.
Thailand needs to think beyond populism
News, Korn Chatikavanij, Published on 09/02/2013
» Beyond populism. This subject is an extremely challenging notion, one that Thailand has is struggling to find an answer to, and currently many of us feel that we are stuck in what is being called a "Democracy Trap" of spiralling competition among political parties to present increasingly populist policies to win votes.