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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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May 28, 2019
Southeast Asia
Prem Tinsulanonda’s Legacy—and the Failures of Thai Politics Today
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun and Joshua Kurlantzick General Prem Tinsulanonda, the former army chief, long-time prime minister (1980–1988), and head of the palace’s Privy Council, passed away on May …
October 14, 2016
Thailand
Insight into the (Probable) Next Thai King
As Thailand mourns the death of King Bhumibol, the ninth king of his line, the ruling junta has announced that the crown prince will eventually be enthroned as Rama X. However, it also announced that…
September 29, 2022
India
Suhasini Haidar: The Success of U.S.-India Cooperation Depends on Indian Democracy
The erosion of press freedoms is just one example of India’s authoritarian turn. If India’s democracy weakens further, can the United States continue to view it as a counterpoint to China?
October 19, 2018
Ethiopia
Women This Week: Equality in Ethiopian Cabinet
Welcome 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, covering October 7 to October 16, was compiled wit…
April 8, 2016
Thailand
Thailand’s Junta Digs In
In Washington last week to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha tried to reassure foreign policymakers that Thailand was indeed headed back to democracy next year…
