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Thais told to beware of Russia’s sharp power, uphold principles rather than taking sides
14 Sept 17:34 Key points summarised by AI
- Scholars urge Thailand to act on principles rather than neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which is seen as a new cold war reshaping global geopolitics.
- The conflict is framed as Russian President Putin's move to restore historical influence, sparked by NATO expansion and Ukraine's pro-Western alignment.
- This 'new cold war' differs from the old, pitting liberalism against authoritarianism, with Russia (and China) employing 'sharp power' tactics like misinformation to manipulate public perception.
- Thai experts advise against justifying Russia's invasion and advocate for the government to take a firm stance against military aggression, providing humanitarian aid and aligning with international principles.
