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American hegemony is waning
News, Carla Norrlöf is Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto., Published on 21/03/2026
» The messy crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has clarified how power works in the 21st century. It reminds us that the greatest long-term threat to the United States is not China's military buildup or Russian aggression, but the gradual fragmentation of the alliance system that has underwritten its global leadership since World War II.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» Cambodia's absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Cambodia buys time with talk
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Thai–Cambodian border issue has long been marked by fragility and complexity, rooted in unresolved demarcation issues that cast a shadow over bilateral ties.
Govt tells Asean it is pressing ahead with regional peace efforts
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/03/2026
» Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has reaffirmed Thailand's commitment to regional peace efforts during talks with Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa P Lazaro, thanking Manila for its leadership of the Asean Observer Team (AOT).
Bhumjaithai keeping allies apart
News, Published on 28/02/2026
» By separating Pheu Thai and Klatham in its coalition bid, Bhumjaithai may be seeking to contain internal rivalries v The PP's loss of 33 seats at the last election reflects overconfidence, ethical questions and shifting voter sentiment.
Thai flag at Board of Peace meet causes stir
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Thai national flag appeared behind delegates at the Board of Peace meeting in Washington, DC, because Thailand sent an observer to the gathering, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
The case of the disappearing senior generals
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 10/02/2026
» Armies can be used against both against foreigners abroad and against citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. The same applies to their commanders: you need a different kind of general if you think that the primary task of their troops will be controlling dissent at home.
Pheu Thai bets again on loyal red-shirt base
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/02/2026
» The Pheu Thai Party's call for supporters to wear red shirts today appears to be a last-ditch effort to re-energise its traditional "red-shirt" base.
Asean chair faces formidable challenges
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 03/02/2026
» The Philippines' Asean chairmanship will be one of the most exciting periods for the bloc.
Govt 'ready to act' as Asean mediator
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand is ready to act as a mediator to help restore relations between Asean and Myanmar, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said after a meeting with the National Security Council (NSC) yesterday.