What sparked conflict between Cambodia and Thailand – and will it lead to all-out war?

What sparked conflict between Cambodia and Thailand – and will it lead to all-out war?

Violence broke out on the border between ­Thailand and Cambodia on ­Thursday as long-­simmering tensions between the two nations exploded.

China calls for peace between Cambodia and Thailand - Friends of Socialist China

China has called for peace and an end to the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia, saying that the root cause of this problem lies in the historical legacy left by Western colonisers, which now needs to be calmly faced and properly handled. The call came when Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Secretary-General of ASEAN … Continue reading China calls for peace between Cambodia and Thailand The post China calls for peace between Cambodia and Tha…

Preliminary reflections on the war between Cambodia and Thailand

By Lucas Leiroz | Strategic Culture Foundation | July 28, 2025 The current clash between Thailand and Cambodia is more than an isolated episode of instability; it is a direct reflection of the accumulated tension between two civilizations descended from ancient empires. The battleground, the temple of Preah Vihear, goes beyond a mere territorial dispute: it is a spiritual, political, and historical symbol that has reemerged as a focal point of a…