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Southern Thailand insurgency
How the Thai Conflict Is Boosting Islamic State in Malaysia
By Austin Bodetti
Weapons from the insurgency in southern Thailand are making their way to ISIS-linked extremists in Malaysia.
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What to Make of Recurring Fears of Jihadism in Southern Thailand?
March 30, 2018
What to Make of Recurring Fears of Jihadism in Southern Thailand?
Ending the local conflict should be a priority, lest the status quo change significantly.
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What to Make of Recurring Fears of Jihadism in Southern Thailand?
The Slow Burning Insurgency in Thailand’s Deep South
February 06, 2018
The Slow Burning Insurgency in Thailand’s Deep South
While the overall situation has improved, a recent attack should motivate both sides to return to the discussion table.
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The Slow Burning Insurgency in Thailand’s Deep South
Will Southern Thailand Turn to Jihad?
November 20, 2017
Will Southern Thailand Turn to Jihad?
Only peace talks can keep Islamic State-style jihadism from coming to Thailand.
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Will Southern Thailand Turn to Jihad?
Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
September 12, 2016
Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
Both sides focus on advancing prosperity amid lingering border woes.
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Thailand, Malaysia Mull New High-Speed Rail Link
Thailand's Deepening Fractures
September 08, 2016
Thailand's Deepening Fractures
Thailand faces two legitimacy crises at its peripheries — and the junta is only making them worse.
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Thailand's Deepening Fractures
Malaysia-Thailand Meeting: Border Woes Expected to Dominate
September 01, 2016
Malaysia-Thailand Meeting: Border Woes Expected to Dominate
Border issues will be at the center of talks during Malaysian premier Najib Razak's visit to Thailand.
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Malaysia-Thailand Meeting: Border Woes Expected to Dominate
Southern Thailand Peace Talks to Resume (Again) in Malaysia Amid Violence
September 01, 2016
Southern Thailand Peace Talks to Resume (Again) in Malaysia Amid Violence
Another round of negotiations between the Thai government and rebel groups are set to take place.
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Southern Thailand Peace Talks to Resume (Again) in Malaysia Amid Violence
The Southern Link in Thailand's Deadly Bombings
September 01, 2016
The Southern Link in Thailand's Deadly Bombings
Evidence points to a connection to the southern Thailand insurgency.
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The Southern Link in Thailand's Deadly Bombings
Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat?
March 04, 2016
Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat?
The danger to Thailand is less clear relative to some of its neighbors.
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Islamic State in Thailand: A Phantom Threat?
Interview: Analyzing Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast
August 18, 2015
Interview: Analyzing Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast
The Diplomat talks with Dr. Zachary Abuza about the August 17 deadly bomb blast in Bangkok and its implications.
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Interview: Analyzing Thailand’s Erawan Shrine Bomb Blast
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
August 18, 2015
What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
An initial analysis based on the evidence we have so far.
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What Do We Know About Bangkok’s Deadly Blast?
What’s Behind Thailand’s Deadly Bomb Blast?
August 18, 2015
What’s Behind Thailand’s Deadly Bomb Blast?
An explosion has killed at least 16 people.
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What’s Behind Thailand’s Deadly Bomb Blast?
How to End Thailand's Southern Insurgency
May 12, 2015
How to End Thailand's Southern Insurgency
The way forward for one of Asia's deadliest ongoing conflicts.
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How to End Thailand's Southern Insurgency
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March 06, 2019
Andrea and Mauro Gilli on Why China Can't Steal Its Way to Military-Technological Superiority
Why industrial espionage and reverse engineering military technology will yield less and less benefits in the 21st century.
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