Cambodia and Thailand: Conflict, Diplomacy, and Regional Power

With Sophal Ear (Arizona State University) and Joseph Harris (Boston University) as Discussant This talk examines the recent escalation in tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, situating the conflict within longer histories of border disputes, domestic politics, and regional diplomacy. It explores how military signaling, public narratives, and international forums shape bargaining power between the two countries, and considers what this episode reveals about ASEAN norms, sovereignty, and conflict management in mainland Southeast Asia. This talk is via Zoom. Please register for the link.