The Malay-Muslim Insurgency in Southern Thailand--Understanding the Conflict's Evolving Dynamic
Author | : Peter Chalk |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 39 |
Release | : 2008-06-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833045348 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833045342 |
Rating | : 4/5 (342 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Malay-Muslim Insurgency in Southern Thailand--Understanding the Conflict's Evolving Dynamic written by Peter Chalk and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2008-06-10 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Current unrest in the Malay-Muslim provinces of southern Thailand has captured growing national, regional, and international attention due to the heightened tempo and scale of rebel attacks, the increasingly jihadist undertone that has come to characterize insurgent actions, and the central government's often brutal handling of the situation on the ground. This paper assesses the current situation and its probable direction.