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What’s Next for Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Quest?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While it is still early days, Bangkok has shown some signs of making inroads.
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Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
September 05, 2018
Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
While incremental inroads continue to be made, much is still uncertain.
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Where Is the New China-Thailand Submarine Deal Headed?
What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
July 26, 2018
What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
A development has once again put the spotlight on Bangkok’s decades-old aspirations in this domain.
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What’s in Thailand’s New Mini-Submarine Project?
What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties?
June 18, 2018
What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties?
Bangkok and Beijing continue to look for further opportunities to advance the security side of their relationship.
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What’s Next for China-Thailand Defense Ties?
The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
June 21, 2017
The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
A recent controversy offers a cautionary tale with respect to large-scale infrastructure projects.
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The Real Lesson in Thailand’s Struggle With a China Rail Project
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
April 27, 2017
Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
A recent controversy over the transparency of the purchase reveals how tone-deaf the junta-led government can be.
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Did Thailand Secretly Approve Its China Submarine Buy?
Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China
April 04, 2017
Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China
Cabinet approves the purchase of ten more in a sign of the deepening defense cooperation between the two sides.
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Thailand Will Buy 10 More Tanks From China
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
January 31, 2017
When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
Thai defense officials are bullish about approving a key acquisition.
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When Will Thailand's First China Submarine Arrive?
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
January 20, 2017
When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
2017 could finally see some progress on a high-profile deal.
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When Are China’s Submarines Coming to Thailand?
The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’
September 10, 2016
The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’
The increase in defense spending needs to be put into proper perspective.
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The Truth About Thailand’s 2017 Defense Budget ‘Hike’
Is Thailand Now Serious About Submarines from China?
July 06, 2016
Is Thailand Now Serious About Submarines from China?
Despite some encouraging signs, lingering concerns persist.
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Is Thailand Now Serious About Submarines from China?
Is China's New Submarine Deal with Thailand Now in Peril?
July 16, 2015
Is China's New Submarine Deal with Thailand Now in Peril?
Bangkok’s long-deferred submarine quest could face yet another delay.
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Is China's New Submarine Deal with Thailand Now in Peril?
How Did China Just Win Thailand’s New Submarine Bid?
June 26, 2015
How Did China Just Win Thailand’s New Submarine Bid?
The country has chosen Beijing to help realize its long-deferred submarine quest.
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How Did China Just Win Thailand’s New Submarine Bid?
Will Thailand Realize Its Submarine Quest?
May 01, 2015
Will Thailand Realize Its Submarine Quest?
Bangkok inches closer towards realizing its long-deferred dream.
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Will Thailand Realize Its Submarine Quest?
Did China Just Boost Military Ties with Thailand?
February 07, 2015
Did China Just Boost Military Ties with Thailand?
The symbolism of a recent meeting is clear, but the substance is less so.
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Did China Just Boost Military Ties with Thailand?
Thailand Eyes Submarine Fleet
January 04, 2015
Thailand Eyes Submarine Fleet
Is Thailand about to realize its long-deferred dream of acquiring submarines?
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Thailand Eyes Submarine Fleet
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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