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King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Controlling Style Belies a Weak MonarchKing Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has reverted from the quieter, behind-closed-doors style of his much-loved father and directly involved himself in Thai domestic politics and the economy.
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Thailand’s Draconian 112 Lèse-majesté Law: Any Hope for Change?A repressive law limiting criticism of the Thai monarchy has placed the current king beyond reproach, but popular discontent with the legislation and the monarchy is growing.
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Has the King of Thailand Split With Thaksin?The king of Thailand had seemingly allied with Thailand’s most powerful civilian politician, Thaksin Shinawatra. Now, the alliance may be collapsing—again showing the vast, hidden power of the Thai monarchy.
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Women This Week: Activists End Effort to Carry out Mass Wedding Involving Child Brides in NigeriaWelcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 18 to May 24.
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Thailand’s Government Promised Change. It’s Delivering ChaosThe government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has done little to address Thailand’s pressing issues, and now, after a Cabinet reshuffle and high-profile resignations, it seems to be in chaos.
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Thailand’s Politics Suffer More TurbulenceThe current Thai government, which assumed power in 2023, has proven ineffective in tackling the nation’s challenges, while its politics have become increasingly fractious.
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Southeast Asian States Struggle to Address the War in GazaSoutheast Asian responses to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza have aligned with each country’s broader foreign policy stances.
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The Specter of Transnational RepressionA recent report by Freedom House demonstrates the widespread normalization of transnational repression.
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After a Chaotic Election, How Is Thailand’s New Government Functioning?Thailand's new government, led by the Pheu Thai party, must rebuild the trust of voters.
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Southeast Asia Has Become a Hotbed of Transnational RepressionWhatever taboo existed against extraterritorial renditions and executions in other places around the world never really existed in mainland Southeast Asia.
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How Southeast Asian States Are Responding to the Growing Middle East ConflictMost Southeast Asian governments have issued muted statements regarding Israel's war with Hamas, except for Indonesia and Malaysia, the two largest Muslim-majority countries in the region.
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Thailand’s Spiraling Gun Violence and the Need for SolutionsThailand is awash in guns due to lax legal enforcement, causing it to have one of the highest rates of gun violence in Southeast Asia.
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Thailand: A Likely Deal is Completed, and the Establishment WinsThe Pheu Thai party's initial days in office reveal the compromises it has made to attain power.
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Thailand's Summer of Political UncertaintyDespite strong support for democratic change in Thailand's national elections, the ruling establishment has maneuvered to preserve power.
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Thailand’s Turbulence: Implications for the Region and the WorldThailand’s national elections saw a resounding vote for democratic change, but the ruling elite have maneuvered to preserve power, potentially setting in motion another round of political upheaval.