| Description |
1 online resource (24 pages) |
| Summary |
A new approach to the Thai insurgency would substantially benefit the kingdom and Southeast Asia more broadly. Greater professionalism would potentially return the Thai military to its place, alongside the palace, as one of the kingdom's most trusted institutions, and would make it easier for the military to return to the barracks after the national elections to be held in 2017. Indeed, many Thai flag officers crave this popular support. In addition, a reduction or end to the fighting in the south would not only save civilian lives but also dra- matically reduce army casualties. Although some senior Thai officers may focus on wielding political power, many Thai generals do care about the lives of their soldiers. Resolving the Thailand insurgency also would, like the successful peace process in Aceh, provide inspiration and technical details for other Southeast Asian nations facing their own civil conflicts |
| Notes |
At head of title: Discussion paper |
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"October 2016"--Cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 24) |
| Notes |
"This Discussion Paper is made possible the support of the United States Institute of Peace." |
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Online resource; title from PDF cover page (CFR, viewed December, 2017) |
| Subject |
Insurgency -- Thailand
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Insurgency.
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Thailand.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Council on Foreign Relations, publisher.
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