If Cambodia is to chart its own independent path, then it will have to diversify its alliances, improve institutional governance, and balance the benefits of Chinese engagement with broader regional and global cooperation. By Mehmet Enes Beşer There is no other nation-state that comes close to equaling the breadth and depth of Chinese engagement in the Cambodian international relations world. ...
It will require political vision, institutional reform, and sustained investment in human capital. By Mehmet Enes Beşer For decades, Thailand has been Southeast Asia’s automotive powerhouse, earning the title of the “Detroit of Asia.” Thailand boasts a robust manufacturing base, world-class logistics centers, and stable policy backing, which have attracted investments from top carmakers and made it a regional export ...