China-Thailand Military
Politics
Will America greenlight the sale of F-35s to Thailand?
The chief of Thailand's air force wants to buy eight American-built F-35 fighter jets. While the sale would be a shot in the arm for the US-Thailand alliance, Washington may be reluctant to approve the sale because of Thailand's growing military ties with China. ISEAS academic Ian Storey examines the factors at play.
Ian Storey
17 Feb 2022
Politics
Will China establish military bases in Southeast Asia?
The US Department of Defence has asserted that Beijing has "likely considered" logistics and basing infrastructure in five Southeast Asian countries. It is worth noting that such arrangements are predicated on a host nation's inclination to support such a presence. At the moment, such willingness appears to be in short supply, except in the case of Cambodia.
Ian Storey
29 Sep 2020
