Channtha So
@channthaso.bsky.social
Lecturer of Political Science & International Relations | Freelance Consultant in Campaign Strategies, Advocacy and Policy Analysis.
Even Thailand maintains an alliance with US, China remains the primary supplier of military equipment to Thailand, accounting for 43% of imports (SIPRI, 2024). This evidence suggests that Thailand may consider its stance closer to China, when military rule.
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Why the U.S.-Thailand Alliance Matters
Most Americans know Russia and Ukraine are at war. Still, few are aware of another instance of armed conflict that has rightly drawn President Trump’s intervention: one that erupted last month along t...
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August 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Even Thailand maintains an alliance with US, China remains the primary supplier of military equipment to Thailand, accounting for 43% of imports (SIPRI, 2024). This evidence suggests that Thailand may consider its stance closer to China, when military rule.
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The world today is not based on the #TRUTH but on the #interests, as realists point out that “neither friend nor enemy but interests”. Thus, each state has to take sides to ensure they are in the club and safe.
August 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The world today is not based on the #TRUTH but on the #interests, as realists point out that “neither friend nor enemy but interests”. Thus, each state has to take sides to ensure they are in the club and safe.
Statement of #Cambodia regarding #Thai Aggression against Cambodia's territory at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Cambodia call for cease fire immediately which is unconstitutional.
More detail at drive.google.com/file/d/1IUCfAa…
Cambodia call for cease fire immediately which is unconstitutional.
More detail at drive.google.com/file/d/1IUCfAa…
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUCfAa…
July 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Statement of #Cambodia regarding #Thai Aggression against Cambodia's territory at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Cambodia call for cease fire immediately which is unconstitutional.
More detail at drive.google.com/file/d/1IUCfAa…
Cambodia call for cease fire immediately which is unconstitutional.
More detail at drive.google.com/file/d/1IUCfAa…
The border closed by Thailand ,if longer, may has a serious impact on the Thai economic interest as 2024 Trade between the two nations saw an increase, with the total volume reaching $4.29 billion. Cambodia's exports were $844.9 million, and its imports from Thailand were $3.44 billion.
This morning, the International Poipet border crossing opens at 9 AM, and it will close at 4 PM.
Thailand closed the Poipet-Aranyaprathet border crossing at 4 PM.
June 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
The border closed by Thailand ,if longer, may has a serious impact on the Thai economic interest as 2024 Trade between the two nations saw an increase, with the total volume reaching $4.29 billion. Cambodia's exports were $844.9 million, and its imports from Thailand were $3.44 billion.
keohane & nye argue that while President Trump leverages American hard power, particularly through tariffs and threats, his approach ultimately weakens the United States by undermining interdependence and soft power.
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The End of the Long American Century
Trump and the sources of U.S. power.
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June 6, 2025 at 4:14 AM
keohane & nye argue that while President Trump leverages American hard power, particularly through tariffs and threats, his approach ultimately weakens the United States by undermining interdependence and soft power.
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The decline of liberal hegemonic influence, such as the US, causes the world disorder and instability while the new superpower is rising fast.
May 10, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The decline of liberal hegemonic influence, such as the US, causes the world disorder and instability while the new superpower is rising fast.
The proposed peace plan by President #Trump presents an unprecedented opportunity for #China to invade #Taiwan and gain complete #control over the #SouthChinaSea.
Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia
The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The proposed peace plan by President #Trump presents an unprecedented opportunity for #China to invade #Taiwan and gain complete #control over the #SouthChinaSea.
Trump’s tariffs have eroded US global influence and trust, causing market volatility, retaliatory tariffs, and a shift in investor confidence. While the administration claims strategic benefits, the immediate effects suggest significant challenges to US economic leadership.
April 21, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Trump’s tariffs have eroded US global influence and trust, causing market volatility, retaliatory tariffs, and a shift in investor confidence. While the administration claims strategic benefits, the immediate effects suggest significant challenges to US economic leadership.
If the US remains the main export market for Cambodia, China may not be able to assist Cambodia in the short term.
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China won't rescue Cambodia from Trump's tariffs - Asia Times
Cambodia’s first-quarter trade and investment data dropped in recent days, putting its US and China relations in statistical relief after Donald Trump
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April 18, 2025 at 9:06 AM
If the US remains the main export market for Cambodia, China may not be able to assist Cambodia in the short term.
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America faces “distrust value” from allies, negatively impacting its influence. The decline in trust undermines America’s leadership role and its ability to collaborate, challenging alliances and common goals.
Rebuilding trust is essential for restoring influence in global affairs.
Rebuilding trust is essential for restoring influence in global affairs.
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
America faces “distrust value” from allies, negatively impacting its influence. The decline in trust undermines America’s leadership role and its ability to collaborate, challenging alliances and common goals.
Rebuilding trust is essential for restoring influence in global affairs.
Rebuilding trust is essential for restoring influence in global affairs.
The U.S. underestimated China, shifting from pessimism to overconfidence. China’s size and capabilities give it a strategic edge, even if growth slows. The U.S. must integrate military, economic, and technological strengthen capacity-building with alliances.
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Underestimating China
Success in great-power competition requires rigorous and unsentimental net assessment. Yet the American estimation of China has lurched from one extreme to the other. For decades, Americans registered...
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April 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
The U.S. underestimated China, shifting from pessimism to overconfidence. China’s size and capabilities give it a strategic edge, even if growth slows. The U.S. must integrate military, economic, and technological strengthen capacity-building with alliances.
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It is an unwise strategy for the US under Trump to start a trade war globally, even with its traditional allies. Strategically, it should focus on targeted tariffs on hostile countries that threaten the US.
Going alone may not be successful in the war.
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Going alone may not be successful in the war.
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World leaders criticise Trump tariffs as 'major blow'
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says US tariffs will see "uncertainty spiral" as world leaders react to Trump's announcement.
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April 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
It is an unwise strategy for the US under Trump to start a trade war globally, even with its traditional allies. Strategically, it should focus on targeted tariffs on hostile countries that threaten the US.
Going alone may not be successful in the war.
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Going alone may not be successful in the war.
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Trump’s new tariffs hit Asian countries, particularly Cambodia, 49%, a small and poor state in the region that relies heavily on the US market.
April 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Trump’s new tariffs hit Asian countries, particularly Cambodia, 49%, a small and poor state in the region that relies heavily on the US market.
America under Trump may no longer be reliable and trustworthy for its traditional alliances. Trump's policies are now also shaking global democracy and destroying the liberal world order.
March 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
America under Trump may no longer be reliable and trustworthy for its traditional alliances. Trump's policies are now also shaking global democracy and destroying the liberal world order.
Distance from the EU as its traditional ally may reduce the influence of the US globally. It is a chance for China to rise.
March 7, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Distance from the EU as its traditional ally may reduce the influence of the US globally. It is a chance for China to rise.
How can the country hold the election if it faces a war threat?
The world may doubt US President Trump's stance to insist Ukraine hold a presidential election during the war and call Zelensky a dictator.
The world may doubt US President Trump's stance to insist Ukraine hold a presidential election during the war and call Zelensky a dictator.
February 20, 2025 at 10:23 AM
How can the country hold the election if it faces a war threat?
The world may doubt US President Trump's stance to insist Ukraine hold a presidential election during the war and call Zelensky a dictator.
The world may doubt US President Trump's stance to insist Ukraine hold a presidential election during the war and call Zelensky a dictator.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights acknowledges and guarantees political rights. Political rights are not considered as terrorists.
Cambodia ex-PM Hun Sen calls for new law to punish 'terrorists'
PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's influential former leader Hun Sen on Tuesday (Jan 7) called for a new law to label anyone who attempts to topple his son's government as "terrorists", as the country marked the ...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights acknowledges and guarantees political rights. Political rights are not considered as terrorists.
Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine have ended, marking the conclusion of decades of Russian dominance in European energy markets.
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Russia halts gas exports to Europe via Ukraine
Russia's energy giant Gazprom said on Wednesday that gas exports via Ukraine to Europe had been halted from 08:00 Moscow time (0500 GMT) as the transit deal has expired.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Russian gas exports to Europe via Ukraine have ended, marking the conclusion of decades of Russian dominance in European energy markets.
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Happy New Year 2025!
Wish all the best to everyone.
Wish all the best to everyone.
January 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Happy New Year 2025!
Wish all the best to everyone.
Wish all the best to everyone.
Withdrawal from int's institution would save the budget, yet it is the way to abandon the US's role in global leadership. Others, such as China, may take over. What kind of @Trump strategy?
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Trump transition team plans immediate WHO withdrawal, expert says
Members of Donald Trump's presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions.
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January 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Withdrawal from int's institution would save the budget, yet it is the way to abandon the US's role in global leadership. Others, such as China, may take over. What kind of @Trump strategy?
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It looks like Trump is beginning to use his offensive strategy!
January 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
It looks like Trump is beginning to use his offensive strategy!
Trump's tariffs may also affect its allies. Lastly, America under Trump has isolated itself from the world.
US President-elect Donald Trump said that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States by making large oil and gas trades with the world's largest economy reut.rs/4gLpOe8
Trump wants EU to buy more US oil and gas or face tariffs
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Friday that the European Union may face tariffs if the bloc does not cut its growing deficit with the United States by making large oil and gas trades with the world's largest economy.
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December 20, 2024 at 10:22 AM
Trump's tariffs may also affect its allies. Lastly, America under Trump has isolated itself from the world.