Commentary
The Thai-Cambodian conflict highlights the limits to China's peacemaker ambition and the significance of this role on Southeast Asia’s balance of power.
Pongphisoot (Paul) Busbarat
Book
Violence and Development Along the India-Pakistan Border in Jammu and Kashmir
This book examines the impact of cross-border violence on communities living along the Line of Control and the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Published on May 20, 2025
About the Authors
Deep Pal
Former Visiting Scholar, Asia Program
Deep Pal was a visiting scholar in the Asia program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Surya Valliappan Krishna
Former Deputy Director, Projects and Operations
Surya Valliappan Krishna was the deputy director of projects and operations at Carnegie India.
Saheb Singh Chadha
Former Senior Research Analyst, Security Studies Program
Saheb Singh Chadha was a senior research analyst in the Security Studies Program at Carnegie India. His research focuses on China’s foreign and security policies, India-China relations, and India’s military modernization.
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