A Call For US Action Against Thailand
Youk Chhang has commented on remarks made by US President Donald Trump. Supplied
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From what I understand, US President Donald Trump has noted his impression that the Thai had initiated (or at least were the latest initiators of) the current conflict. Unless the US administration moderates the president’s informal stated position, it would appear that Thailand has convinced the US that it will begin to re-pursue peace in accordance with its talks with Trump.
The unstated point to this is: If Thailand continues to pursue an aggressive military campaign against Cambodia, this would further cement its noncompliance with its international commitments (and commitments to the US) to a ceasefire, which would further raise the stakes for US actions against Thailand.
Youk Chhang is director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia. The views and opinions expressed are his own.
