Publications

What is at stake in Thailand is more than just a narrative of class conflict. We are seeing a fundamental debate over the very essence of democracy itself, drawing on debates that have consumed political theorists for centuries. Calls for immediate elections to restore the legitimacy of the regime, while an enticing tonic, miss this vital point. The situation in Thailand cannot be repaired until all actors are able to agree on a system of government that balances popular will with adequate safeguards for minority interests.