Thailand-Cambodia conflict: The trap of a long war
ASEAN must prepare for a long contest of wills, not a sudden peace.
Conflict/War
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ASEAN observer team as part of de-escalation efforts
A meeting of ASEAN foreign ministers is set for December 22, aiming to ease tensions and prevent further conflict between the two nations.
China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan
The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and…
Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Jan 23
India and Pakistan have closed their airspaces to each other’s airlines since tensions between them escalated in late April in the wake of an attack in occupied Kashmir’s…
Cambodia’s civilian death toll rises to 17 as Thai shelling, airstrikes continue
Public services, including administration, healthcare, and education at the municipal, district, and commune levels, have also been almost entirely suspended due to Thailand’s…
Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Kuala Lumpur, says Malaysia PM Anwar
PM Anwar said the aim of the meeting is to convince Thailand and Cambodia to stop escalating tensions along the disputed borders.
Thai–Cambodia border clash exposes expanding arms pipeline
Cambodia’s decade-long arms build-up, mostly from China, is reshaping the Thai–Cambodia battlefield—now with “5G-era” guided missiles.
Cambodian evacuees top 400,000; aid groups seek more support as border clashes continue
The mass displacement has overwhelmed existing relief capacity and exposed hundreds of thousands of children and families to escalating risks.
Thailand sets three ceasefire conditions for Cambodia
The three conditions are: Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire, as Thailand considers it the aggressor; the truce must be genuine and sustained; and Cambodia must…
Life in limbo: Meet the Myanmar refugees living in Thai camps
Refugees can finally work legally after decades in Thai camps, a vital step as aid budgets are slashed. But the move comes as many are already at breaking point, reeling from…