Thailand

Saturday 22nd October

N Korea food crisis set to continue

Josephine Whitaker, 22 October 2011
N Korea food crisis set to continue. Turkey and Iran to collaborate against Kurdish rebels. Southeast Asia flooding kills hundreds, displaces thousands. Obama announces US troop withdrawals from Iraq. All this in today’s security briefing...
Wednesday 17th August

China’s first aircraft carrier begins sea trials as tensions in the South China Sea rise

Humayun Saleem, 17 August 2011
China’s first aircraft carrier made its maiden voyage from Dalian port. The United States has refused to sell F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan. Indian anti-corruption activist, Anna Hazare has been arrested. Russia’s S-500 system could be included in NATO’s missile defense in Europe. All this in today’s security briefing…
Wednesday 6th July

Thai military accepts Pheu Thai victory at the general election

Humayun Saleem, 6 July 2011
Thailand’s military accept the victory of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s political party. Security situation in Bangladesh deteriorates after the caretaker government system is abolished. Pakistani defense minister asks the United States to leave Shamsi Airbase as the US shifts key supply routes through Pakistan to central Asia. Turkish Prime Minister visits Libyan opposition groups in Benghazi. All in today’s security briefing.
Monday 4th July

Thailand's political transformation

Tyrell Haberkorn, 4 July 2011
The electoral victory of Pheu Thai, the party led by Thaksin Shinawatra's sister, opens a dramatic new phase in Thailand's politics. Tyrell Haberkorn maps the background, in an article first published on 14 April 2010 (archive)
Monday 2nd May

Israeli Foreign Minister urges boycott of PA – Hamas government

Oliver Scanlan, 2 May 2011
Israel Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman calls on the International Community to boycott potential Hamas – PA government. Syrian crackdown intensifies as demonstrators continue to defy the regime. Clashes continue between Thai and Cambodian troops over a disputed border region. All this and more, in today’s security briefing…
Friday 25th March

Southern Fire

Tom Wein, 25 March 2011
In the past year, reporting from Thailand has been dominated by the drama in Bangkok. The confrontation between redshirts and government troops is no doubt of great importance to Thailand’s future. But another conflict also deserves the world’s attention.
Thursday 10th February

North Korea makes direct food aid appeal

Josephine Whitaker, 10 February 2011
North Korea makes direct appeal for food aid, highlighting worsening food security situation. Tensions ease on Thai-Cambodian border as refugees return hom. India-Pakistani peace talks to resume, say sources. All this and more in today’s briefing…
Wednesday 17th November

'Lord of War' arrives in US following extradition

Luke Heighton, 17 November 2010
Viktor Bout, the man at the centre of a long-standing war of words between US and Russia, finally arrives in NYC; Millions of North Koreans face food-shortages despite better harvest, says UN report; Serbia asks Interpol for help in the hunt for Ratko Mladic. All this and more in today's global security briefing.
Friday 18th June

Thailand's road to reconciliation

Javier Delgado Rivera, 18 June 2010
Thailand's proposed course of reconciliation is contaminated by the dysfunctional socio-political system that caused the crisis.
Monday 24th May

US-China summit begins in Beijing

Laura Hilger, 24 May 2010
US-China summit begins, Clinton advocates joint action against North Korea. 25 killed in Islamist attacks in Somalia. Thai government extends curfew as Bangkok returns to normal trading. Jamaica declares state of emergency in two Kingston parishes. UN children’s camp in Gaza torched. All this and more in today’s security update.
Thursday 20th May

A world on the margin

Paul Rogers, 20 May 2010
The diverse social insurgencies in such countries as Thailand, Greece, India and China can also be seen in a common frame, as responses to a global process that produces extreme inequality and exclusion.

Curfews across Thailand anticipate further unrest

Josephine Whitaker, 20 May 2010
Curfew extended in Bangkok after Red Shirts dispersed. International investigation reports South Korean Cheonan sunk by North Korean torpedo. State of emergency imposed in southern Kygyzstan. Pakistan prepares for offensive in North Waziristan. Maoist attacks prompt strategy rethink in India. All this and more in today's briefing.
Wednesday 19th May

Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation

Rukeyya Khan, 19 May 2010
Pakistani students accused of terrorism win fight against deportation. Bangkok rocked by violence as ‘Red Shirt’ leaders surrender. Taliban launch an attack on Bagram air base. New sanctions draft announced as pressure mounts on Iran. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Friday 14th May

Afghan civilian shot dead during protest

Oliver Scanlan, 14 May 2010
A protester is shot dead as hundreds march against civilian casualties caused in a recent night raid in Afghanistan. President Obama asks Congress to fund an Israeli missile shield. At least five people have been killed in clashes in Bangkok. Russian security forces have killed three of the organisers of the March terrorist bombing of the Moscow metro. All this and more, in today’s security update…
Monday 10th May

Israel and Palestine re-enter peace negotiations

Laura Hilger, 10 May 2010
Indirect Israel-Palestine peace talks underway after four-month deadlock. Death toll rises as Thai peace plan stalls. Afghan peace draft considers Taliban exile. four killed as elections begin in the Philippines. All this and more in today’s security update.
Thursday 29th April

Fears of renewed violence after Bashir wins Sudanese election

Josephine Whitaker, 29 April 2010
South and North Sudan at risk of violence after election results contested. Niger food crisis worsens. Soldier killed in Thai protests. Sarkozy pushes for Chinese support of sanctions against Iran. All this and more in today's update.
Tuesday 27th April

Abbas embargoes Israeli settlements

Andrea Glioti, 27 April 2010
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas imposes embargo on settlement goods. Thai government alleges red shirt movement is a republican plot. US sets out plans for a one-hour missile strike capacity. Ukraine in tumultuous vote to extend Russian lease of Black Sea base. All this and more in today's briefing.
Monday 26th April

Unprecedented protests in Lebanon call for secularism

Laura Hilger, 26 April 2010
Lebanese protestors demand secularism. Thai PM rejects protestors’ offer as counter-movements gain strength. Clashes in south Sudan kill 58. Al-Qaeda confirms death of top leaders. Iran tests new missiles in annual military manoeuvers. All this and more, in today's security update.
Thursday 22nd April

Rwandan opposition leader appears in court

Josephine Whitaker, 22 April 2010
Rockets intended for Israel hit Jordan. Sudan poll results delayed amid fraud allegations. Blasts shake tense Thai capital. All this and more in today's briefing.
Monday 19th April

Thai army deployed as ‘red-shirts’ move towards Bangkok’s business district

Laura Hilger, 19 April 2010
Political upheaval in Thailand reaches new levels as opposition threaten counter-protests. Sudan elections criticised, but seen as positive step forward. Iranian leader Khameini labels US ‘nuclear criminal’. Constitutional clause hinders formation of new Iraqi government. Clinton urges renewed peace efforts in the Middle East. All this and more, in todays security update.
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