HDFF Weekly Review Thailand 20/6 – 26/6 Summary With only two weeks before the General Election on July 3rd, varying related events are playing a large role in Thailand’s weekly review. Democrats held their last big rally in Bangkok at the Ratchaprasong Intersection, undisrupted by red shirt supporters, while Thaksin stated that he wants to [...]

NBR and New America Foundation are having this very interesting report on Energy Security and the respective Chinese-US cooperation needs and challenges ///////////////////////// China’s Energy Rise and the Future of U.S.-China Energy Relations • By Mikkal Herberg, Research Director, Energy Security Program The National Bureau of Asian Research June 21, 2011 | • New America [...]

HDFF Weekly Newsletter 13/6 – 19/6 General Thailand has had several noteworthy events this week. With the upcoming election in two weeks, controversy surrounding candidates had led to significant contention, mostly between the Pheu Thai Party and the military. Although no serious violence has occurred, preparation measures are being implemented. The elections have affected the [...]

Summary Overall, Thailand remains stable, peaceful and is displaying signs of growth. The dangers surrounding upcoming election and political separation remains open ended although insofar the situation remains secure in comparison to last year’s turmoil. The biggest risk remains to be instability occurring as a result of perceived injustices. The economy is predicted to increase [...]

ISN of ETH Zurich runs this interesting article, especially interesting for the up-coming elections in Thailand …. How Opinion Polls Shape the International System 24 May 2011 The role of opinion polling in the international realm tends to escape notice despite its utility. In addition to helping foreign ministries shape public diplomacy campaigns and governments [...]