Thitinan Pongsudhirak Comments on U.S. Ties to Southeast Asia in WSJ

Incoming 2009-10 international visitor Thitinan Pongsudhirak commented on America’s ties to Southeast Asian nations in the July 22 edition of the Wall Street Journal. Following Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s attendance at the summit of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Thailand, Pongsudirak said that “America is shaping itself to be a real player in the region again.” Hilary Clinton signed ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), opening the door to this important regional forum. Read the full article»