When Border Conflicts Destroy Faith: why Hindu heritage abroad matters to India.
The demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu in the Anses area of Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province by the Thai army has raised serious concerns about the safety of cultural and religious heritage amid the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict. While the incident triggered diplomatic reactions within the region, it also drewContinue Reading
21-days of Fire: power, politics and the price of the Cambodia–Thailand border escalation
The border between Cambodia and Thailand has once again become the scene of armed confrontation. On December 7, 2025, gunfire erupted along the frontier near the Preah Vihear area, resulting in dozens of soldiers and civilians from both countries being killed, many others injured and more than half a millionContinue Reading
Art for Peace: Cambodian artists unite for peace through creativity
In a powerful demonstration of cultural solidarity, more than 50 Cambodian artists have gathered in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, to launch a collective initiative titled “Art for Peace.” The project brings together visual artists, performers and cultural practitioners to use art as a civic response to violence, human suffering andContinue Reading
Ceasefire or Escalation: diplomacy under fire and the road ahead for Cambodia and Thailand
After seven days of escalating violence along the Cambodia–Thailand border, the return to calm began not on the battlefield, but through urgent phone diplomacy. On the morning of December 12, 2025 (Washington time), U.S. President Donald Trump held separate phone calls with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai caretakerContinue Reading
ASEAN’s 11th Member: what Timor-Leste’s entry means for regional unity
On 26 October 2025, leaders at the ASEAN Summit officially welcomed Timor-Leste as the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This was a historic moment for both the young country and the regional group. For Timor-Leste, it is the realization of a long-held dream to be partContinue Reading