Dr Huong LE THU
@le2huong
Asia Deputy Director @CrisisGroup. Personal views, RTs & likes ≠ endorsement etc. Words in @ForeignAffairs @ForeignPolicy @FT @NikkeiAsia #Geopolitics #security
Conflict prevention agenda is an urgent priority. Including in the region taking pride in keeping peace and stability to decades. #ASEAN needs risk reduction and effective crisis response mechanisms. nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre…
A Thai F-16 fighter jet bombed targets in Cambodia, escalating border tensions that have resulted in civilian casualties. Both countries accused each other of initiating the clash, with Thailand closing its border reut.rs/3IDitSd
#Myanmar’s military regime is discovering new diplomatic opportunities as 🌏politics shift. 🇨🇳's recent moves to prevent the junta’s collapse, diminishing Western interest, chaotic 🇺🇸 #foreignpolicy & regional fatigue with a protracted conflict are reshaping the int'l environment
Myanmar’s trajectory remains uncertain. The regime’s planned elections will not resolve the crisis or boost the legitimacy of a post-election administration. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
“Authoritative. Global. Essential.” For three decades, @CrisisGroup has been preventing war and shaping peace. As we mark our 30th anniversary, our trustees unpack why our global organisation remains vital to conflict prevention and resolution.
More on the changing global environment and agency of regional partners, middle powers, shared responsibility for shaping the future and conflict prevention. @dfat @NSC_ANU @CrisisGroup @ISIS_MY
Sudden escalation on 🇹🇭 🇰🇭 border is most intense to date. Prospects for de-escalation are complicated by a messy feud btw Hun Sen and Thaksin Shinawatra - Matthew Wheeler @CrisisGroup. But cool heads must prevail to prevent further violence spiralling. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
As deadly fighting breaks out across the #ThailandCambodia border, here's an excellent piece @CrisisGroup recently published on the build-up of conflict. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
"The border has long been a thorn in 🇹🇭🇰🇭 relations, but it appears that the current crisis echoes earlier episodes in that it largely stems from domestic political interests fanning the dispute on both sides." Matthew Wheeler for @CrisisGroup latest: crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
Military-held polls will likely deepen divisions and trigger further violence in Myanmar. On the battlefield, while the military regime has avoided outright collapse, its forces continue to lose ground. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
.@TheEconomist's interview with 🇦🇺 Foreign Minister: economist.com/asia/2025/07/1…
Great to see this report from #AP4D Advisory Group member @le2huong along with @Rory_Medcalf and @becstrating on Preventing conflict in our region: options for Australian #statecraft. Read the report at nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre….
🧭 “If #conflict prevention only becomes a priority when military escalation is plainly imminent, then it will be too late.” In a new report, @Rory_Medcalf, @le2huong and @BecStrating, highlight why proactive diplomacy is essential in today’s volatile strategic environment.…
Sharing the latest China in the World episode from @CarnegieChina @CarnegieEndow featuring @le2huong & Nguyen Khac Giang. We discuss 🇻🇳-🇨🇳 ties as part of our 5 episode season looking at how diff states manage economic & security ties w/🇨🇳. #Vietnam #China …-in-the-world-6693cc67.simplecast.com/episodes/calib…
On the China in the World podcast with @le2huong to discuss how Vietnam calibrates its relationship with its giant neighbor to the north in an era of geopolitical uncertainty. Do have a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/1WpqkH…
If you're looking for a weekend #podcast, here's a suggestion: A conversation on #Vietnam's econ security strategies twd #China & #US. A @CarnegieEndow @CarnegieChina with @ChongJaIan, Nguyen Khac Giang & myself. 🎧
Sharing the latest China in the World episode from @CarnegieChina @CarnegieEndow featuring @le2huong & Nguyen Khac Giang. We discuss 🇻🇳-🇨🇳 ties as part of our 5 episode season looking at how diff states manage economic & security ties w/🇨🇳. #Vietnam #China …-in-the-world-6693cc67.simplecast.com/episodes/calib…
🧭 “If #conflict prevention only becomes a priority when military escalation is plainly imminent, then it will be too late.” In a new report, @Rory_Medcalf, @le2huong and @BecStrating, highlight why proactive diplomacy is essential in today’s volatile strategic environment.…
Today in Kuala Lumpur @SenatorWong gave a speech on the urgency of preventing conflict in our region. She quoted a new paper I have authored with @le2huong and @becstrating with an agenda for Australian conflict-prevention diplomacy nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre…
Back in KL, starting with listening to 🇦🇺 FM @SenatorWong delivering a keynote about robust ties with @ASEAN. #asean2025 #EastAsiaSummit
“Although it has been critical of the presence of transnational jihadist groups in Afghanistan, Moscow has found a willing partner in the Taliban.” @Afghan_Policy explains Russia’s move to recognise the Taliban as the rightful Afghan government. crisisgroup.org/asia/south-asi…
Tensions have soared between Thailand and Cambodia as nationalist fervour and a political fracas are fuelling a longstanding border dispute. In this Q&A, Matt Wheeler unpacks how the bitter feud is endangering the Thai government’s future. ~ @le2huong crisisgroup.org/asia/south-eas…
Initial thoughts on the hints of a #tariff "deal" between 🇺🇸🇻🇳 from yours truly. @wapo @CrisisGroup @rebtanhs washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/…