Editorial: Fight the Coup, Not the Soldiers
Non-violence should be the watchword of anti-coup protesters.
Navigating China’s New Silk Road
By Liu MingKang and Wenzhi Lu
Project Syndicate
BEIJING – Since its introduction by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, the “one belt, one road” initiative – an ambitious plan to revitalize the ancient Silk Road overland and maritime trade routes linking East and West – has attracted considerable attention. And for good reason: The project, which involves more than 60 countries and quite a few international organizations, implies unprecedented opportunities – and challenges.
Project Syndicate
BEIJING – Since its introduction by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, the “one belt, one road” initiative – an ambitious plan to revitalize the ancient Silk Road overland and maritime trade routes linking East and West – has attracted considerable attention. And for good reason: The project, which involves more than 60 countries and quite a few international organizations, implies unprecedented opportunities – and challenges.
Thai Free Press Sinking Into the Abyss
In a dictator’s wildest dreams, there will only be friendly journalists acting as de facto propaganda mouthpiece who will occasionally sing along in karaoke sessions. Those critical of the dictatorial state would be banned from practicing journalism.
Myanmar Voters Dismiss Buddhist Nationalism
By Swe Win
Myanmar Now
YANGON — In both Myanmar and abroad, the National League for Democracy’s landslide election win is seen as a victory of the people over the military and its ruling political elite.
Myanmar Now
YANGON — In both Myanmar and abroad, the National League for Democracy’s landslide election win is seen as a victory of the people over the military and its ruling political elite.
Editorial: Junta’s Charter Paints Grim Future for Thai Democracy
The junta's 2014 Interim Constitution is robbing Thai people of their political voices.
Opinion: Is Thailand’s Vassalage to China Making a Comeback?
When Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha recently compared Thailand to an ant and China to a lion in front of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Bangkok, it raised a few Thai eyebrows.
Trump’s Wake-Up Call to Thailand
Consider US President Donald Trump’s phone call last month to junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha a wake-up call, an alarm bell even.
It served notice...
Thailand: The Soap Opera
Ubiquitously absent from televisions during the one-month period of compulsory mourning for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej are prime-time soap operas.
Brexit and the Exits for Thailand
In Thailand, people often believe there can only be one notion of national interest. And if you disagree with this commonly held belief of what constitutes national interest, then you are against it. The current military dictatorship, known as the National Council for Peace and Order, claims to be protecting “national interest” while trying to maintain hegemony on what it is perceived to be.
Opinion: June 24, The Memories and The Path Forward
Trying to keep political history alive is no easy task, particularly when the state is bent on making people forget.
