Living in Interesting Times: Patterns and Problems in Contemporary Thai Politics

Organizers: Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC), the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS) and the New York Southeast Asia Network (NYSEAN).

Lecture Series: TS4 Webinar Series 

Description:

Join Professor Allen Hicken (University of Michigan) to delve into some of the complex issues impacting contemporary Thai politics.

The last quarter century has been politically tumultuous, even by Thai historical standards. In this talk Professor Hicken will discuss the evolution (and de-evolution) of political attitudes, behaviors, and institutions in Thailand. The talk will highlight the changes we have observed (both promising and worrisome) as well as some surprising continuities.

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