Border Violence Escalates as Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Claim Civilian Lives Amid Diplomatic Fallout

On Thursday, renewed violence erupted along the contested border between Thailand and Cambodia, tragically resulting in civilian casualties and injuries that underscore the dangerous instability brewing less than a day’s flight from American shores. At least one Thai civilian was killed and multiple others wounded after cross-border fire broke out in several disputed areas, following an alarming diplomatic downgrade between the two nations. How Did We Get Here? And Why Should America Care? The conflict is not new, but its escalation raises serious concerns about regional stability in Southeast Asia—a region critical to America's national security interests. The flashpoints near...