Malaysia navigates a complex role in facilitating peace talks for Thailand’s southern insurgency, balancing ties and trust.
Thailand’s deportation of Uyghur detainees has strained ties with the United States and drawn backlash from human rights groups.
Despite efforts for peace, violence intensifies and peace talks remain deadlocked.
Tensions persist along the Thailand-Myanmar border, shaped by history, ethnic conflicts and shifting alliances.
Remnants of tension linger along the Thailand-Myanmar border, steeped in history, tourism and opium.
Thailand’s security apparatus is right not to be complacent, even if the Malays’ responses in southern provinces have been rather mild.