Why Philippines as Asean chair may leave Thai-Cambodian peace problem to US, China

The Philippines as Asean chair for 2026 will have to decide how much to intervene in the Thailand-Cambodia row. However, observers warn that the bar for the bloc in conflict-resolution “is not very high”. Analysts expect flare-ups throughout the year between the Southeast Asian neighbours due to long-standing historical differences, despite attempts to establish a truce last year. These include a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump in October in Malaysia, and a meeting on December 29,...