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Trump shows China how to handle Taiwan
News, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 17/03/2026
» Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran. Meanwhile, he is tightening a noose around Cuba, in the hope that the resulting humanitarian crisis will open the way for a "friendly takeover" of the island by the United States.
Global travel erases places we love
News, Richard Florida and Carlo Ratti, Published on 17/03/2026
» Venice is drowning -- not just in rising waters but also in tourists. The city is charging a day-tripper fee and has banned large tour groups and loudspeakers in an effort to curb the crush. Barcelona residents march with squirt guns and "Tourists go home" signs to protest rising rents and crowds. Amsterdam is moving to cap and eventually ban ocean-going cruise ships to reduce pollution and visitor pressure.
Anti-torture law falling short, seminar told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/03/2026
» Three years after Thailand enacted landmark legislation to combat torture and enforced disappearance, rights advocates and legal experts contend the law still faces serious gaps in enforcement.
Netanyahu's long game ensnares Trump
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 14/03/2026
» Donald Trump is caught in the trap that he helped to build, and he is starting to flail against his fate. His "war of choice", "Operation Epic Fury", was supposed to end in "unconditional surrender" by Tehran in just a few weeks, but if Mr Trump ever had a plan beyond "use massive force", it isn't working.
Ignored security concerns fuel Ukraine conflict
News, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 21/02/2026
» Difficult negotiations on how to settle the conflict in and around Ukraine are continuing in Geneva, Switzerland, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. While the conditions of a long-term settlement are under discussion, it is timely to revisit a question that remains central for the international community: why, despite repeated declarations of commitment to peace, has the conflict yet to be resolved?
Prasert mum on Worldcoin MoU
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/02/2026
» Former digital economy minister Prasert Jantararuangtong declined yesterday to disclose details of his statement to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) over a controversial memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the ministry and a Singapore-based firm related to cryptocurrency.
Thais urged to watch chip documentary
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand on Saturday asked Thais to watch the documentary film A Chip Odyssey during its local premiere.
EC must act, not observe
News, Editorial, Published on 02/02/2026
» With less than a week to go before the national election, reports of vote-buying are growing louder -- and more brazen.
Rak Chart ‘a litmus test’ for government
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 22/01/2026
» The Rak Chart Party has issued a firm warning ahead of Thailand's Feb 8 general election: it will not join any government tainted by corruption, grey-zone dealings or improper political bargaining. If any wrongdoing is discovered after joining a coalition, the party says it will immediately withdraw and expose the facts to the public.
Pheu Thai's Yodchanan defends choice to ditch academia for politics
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/01/2026
» Yodchanan Wongsawat, one of the Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidates, has defended his decision to quit academia for politics.