Trump Thailand

Old alliance dynamics are at work in a new controversy.

After Prayut’s White House visit, the hard work of alliance management remains.

Possible arms sale speaks to ongoing developments in the defense realm between the two sides in spite of irritants.

The visit offers the Trump administration a chance to build out its Asia policy amid uncertainties in the subregion.

News of military helicopter sales have led to speculation about what we might expect in this realm.

Though an upcoming summit meeting offers room for both sides to boost the relationship, there are also lingering challenges.

Despite lingering questions about its Asia strategy, the administration looks set for a string of meetings with the region’s leaders.

A closer look at a new approval by the Thai government this week.

The new chapter some are hoping for may not read the way Bangkok would like it to.