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Dec. 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
Border flare-ups between Thailand and Cambodia seem endless: Can Asean do something?
Border flare-ups between Thailand and Cambodia seem endless: Can Asean do something?

The Asian neighbors have had a border conflict that has lasted for a century. Its origin goes back to colonial tussles but today’s Southeast Asia can’t afford to become a war zone. Asean must step up and resolve this conflict instead of ‘managing’ it.

Border flare-ups between Thailand and Cambodia seem endless: Can Asean do something?

The Asian neighbours have had a border conflict that has lasted for a century. Its origin goes back to colonial tussles but today’s Southeast Asia can’t afford to become a war zone. Asean must step up and resolve this conflict instead of 'managing' it.

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