Pragmatism at the Expense of National Security: Thailand's Bilateral Relations With Myanmar

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This analysis reveals that pragmatic ties with Myanmar compromise national security in Thailand, highlighting concerns for ASEAN.

The pursuit of khaki capitalism has led Thailand to compromise its national security interests in dealings with Myanmar.
Thailand's pragmatic approach has strained ASEAN's ability to address the ongoing regional crisis involving Myanmar.
The evolution of Thailand's Myanmar policy reflects shifting perceptions of national security across different governments.
Constructive engagement allowed Thailand to exploit Myanmar's natural resources while enabling corrupt partnerships.

Mark S. Cogan (2025) studied this question.

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