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Thai coup
Thailand Turns to China
By Prashanth Parameswaran
With a post-coup cooling of relations with the West, Bangkok is looking to its largest trading partner.
Support for Democracy Should Be the US Strategy for Asia
By Scott Bates
“Now it is time for America to be clear that we stand with the new democracies of Asia.”
Thailand’s Royal Succession Battle Comes Into (Slightly) More Open View
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Part of a series on Thai leadership, a look at the implications of the struggle to control the royal succession.
Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring?
By Nithin Coca
2014 has been an historic year for protests in Asia, where until now political freedom has lagged economic growth.
Southeast Asia: Democracy Under Siege
By Joshua Kurlantzick
This has not been a good year for Southeast Asian democracy.
Grisly Murders Stoke Political Controversies in Thailand and Philippines
By Mong Palatino
Two murder cases with international significance will prove a test for the governments of Thailand and the Philippines.
Thailand’s Elections? How About…Never. Is Never Good for You?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Regime leader Prayuth Chan-ocha is coy when pressed about a date for elections.
The Pivot and Democratic Regression in Southeast Asia
By Joshua Kurlantzick
Could the U.S. pivot to Asia have encouraged authoritarianism in the region?
U.S. Policy Options Toward Thailand
By Joshua Kurlantzick
The assumption that this coup will be like all the rest is based on flawed thinking.
What Will Prayuth Do as Prime Minister?
By Joshua Kurlantzick
A look at what lies ahead for Thailand, under coup leader and new prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Prayuth Installed as Thai Prime Minister
By Clint Richards
The junta appears intent on forestalling the Thaksins’ return to political power.
Thai Parliament Rubber-Stamps General as Prime Minister
By Ankit Panda
General Prayuth Chan-ocha, mastermind of the May 2014 coup, will be Thailand's interim prime minister.