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Paul Chambers

Lecturer, Naresuan University; Visiting Fellow ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute

Dr Paul Chambers is a Lecturer at Naresuan University (Thailand) and a Visiting Fellow at ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. He specializes in civil-military relations and democratization in Southeast Asia and is the co-editor of Khaki Capital: The Political Economy of the Military in Southeast Asia (2017).

Articles by Paul Chambers

Politics

Thailand’s unreliability as broker makes peace even more elusive in Myanmar

Thailand’s efforts to mediate the peace in Myanmar are complicated by the kingdom’s extensive interests in the country.

Paul Chambers

27 Mar 2025

Politics

Why Thailand chose Sweden’s Gripen fighter jet

The thinking behind the Royal Thai Air Force’s latest acquisitions reflects not just geopolitical considerations but also internal preferences of its senior ranks.

Paul Chambers

26 Sep 2024

Politics

Washington’s strategy countering Beijing’s influence in Thailand

The US has sought to maintain its traditional line towards Thailand, emphasising democracy and human rights. But geopolitical considerations are changing Washington’s calculus.

Paul Chambers

04 Jun 2024