Thailand-United States relations amidst the geopolitics of Asia. The bilateral relationship between Bangkok and Washington is not what it used to be, a treaty alliance that seems to be underperforming compared to times past. On the other hand, Thailand has edged closer to China in recent years as Thai domestic politics has turned inward and more authoritarian. Meanwhile, nearby neighbours, such as Vietnam (a former US foe in a grueling war) and Singapore, have tightened their ties with the US. On the fluid canvass of global politics, how are Thai-US relations to be understood and what is their likely trajectory in the near future? Addressing these questions will shine some light on Thailand’s broader relations with China and the outside world in Asia, Europe and elsewhere.

To do so, it is our pleasure to launch the newest and well-researched book on the subject – The US-Thai Alliance in Asian International Relations – co-authored by Dr Greg Raymond and Prof John Blaxland, two foremost scholars who are seasoned observers of Thai politics and experts on international affairs. Dr Pongphisoot Busbarat, my colleague and accomplished researcher and writer on Thai foreign relations, will tease out some of the key issues and themes as discussant.

свернуть