Thailand’s Early Election Reveals the Perils of Political Instability and Militarism

Thailand’s announcement of an early election set for February 8, following Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s abrupt dissolution of parliament, exposes a troubling cycle where nationalist rhetoric and military accommodation overshadow genuine democratic governance. While this drama unfolds thousands of miles away, it serves as a cautionary tale for America about the dangers when sovereignty is compromised by internal turmoil and external threats.Is Nationalism Replacing True Leadership in Thailand?Anutin, in power for barely three months, dismantled the legislative body just as his main opposition prepared to challenge him over constitutional changes—a move that reeks of political maneuvering rather than respect for...