Has domestic politics in Thailand and Cambodia fuelled latest border flare-up?

Deadly military operations have reignited along the contested Thai-Cambodia border in recent days, with experts warning that the violence could be linked to and prolonged by the two governments grappling with vulnerabilities and political pressures. The uptick in fighting was a clear “diversionary tactic”, said Vannarith Chheang, a lecturer in public policy and global affairs at NTU in Singapore. “It's a natural kind of instinct of politicians, especially before elections. I think Cambodia has been prepared for this scenario but we did not expect this kind of large-scale bombardment,” he said.

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