Center for Asian Studies
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Mahidol University
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Recent Activities
Recent Activities
Global Public Opinion and the Future of International Environmental Governance
Global Public Opinion and the Future of International Environmental Governance
Addressing global environmental challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and transboundary pollution requires strong international cooperation as well as public engagement, environmental communication, and social media. Public opinion can influence political will, hold institutions accountable, and shape the success of international environmental policies. A key example is the ongoing effort to develop a global plastic treaty, which must balance geopolitical interests with growing public pressure to address plastic pollution.
The Centre for Asian Studies (CAS) proposes a public lecture featuring Associate Professor Dr. Colin Kuehl from Northern Illinois University. His lecture will explore the relationship between public perceptions, environmental communication, social media, and global treaty-making. It will also examine how public and behavioral data can strengthen environmental compliance at regional and international levels, with particular relevance to Asia and Southeast Asia.
Previous Activities
Previous Activities
Thailand after the 2026 Election: Continuity, Change, and What Comes Next
Thailand after the 2026 Election: Continuity, Change, and What Comes Next
This event brings together foreign scholars of Thai politics to reflect on and make sense of the 8 February 2026 election in a thoughtful, academic setting. It will explore what the election reveals about institutions, voter behavior, party dynamics, and the broader constraints on democracy, while placing Thailand’s experience in a comparative regional context, especially within Southeast Asia and Asia more broadly. The discussion will also look ahead to possible future directions for Thai politics and governance in the post-election period, while reinforcing CAS’s role as a vibrant regional hub for critical and internationally engaged scholarship on Thailand and Asia.
Thailand’s Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World and Asia in Transition: Building Cooperation in Times of Uncertainty
Thailand’s Foreign Policy in a Multipolar World and Asia in Transition: Building Cooperation in Times of Uncertainty
The conference aims to provide a platform for the government minister to share Thailand’s perspectives on global and regional dynamics in a multipolar world, while fostering academic and policy dialogue among scholars, diplomats, and the wider public on the evolving landscape of cooperation in Asia. It also aims to enhance CAS’s role as a multidisciplinary hub for research and engagement on Asian affairs, and to promote student and public participation in understanding regional politics and Thailand’s evolving role in the region.
“Beyond Borders: How the Singapore Armed Forces Shape Regional Security through Defence Diplomacy”
“Beyond Borders: How the Singapore Armed Forces Shape Regional Security through Defence Diplomacy”
Amid a changing strategic landscape, Singapore plays a significant role in regional security through defence diplomacy and strategic cooperation. This seminar will examine the Singapore Armed Forces’ contribution to ASEAN cooperation and regional stability, while promoting academic and policy dialogue on security and international cooperation. It also aims to strengthen institutional ties between Mahidol University and the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Singapore.
“Global Crises and Geopolitical Shifts: Is Thailand at Risk?”
“Global Crises and Geopolitical Shifts: Is Thailand at Risk?”
In an era of rapid geopolitical change and global crises, Thailand faces growing external pressures and domestic challenges affecting its political and economic stability. This seminar will examine the impacts of geopolitical tensions, economic volatility, infrastructure and connectivity, public health, and climate change on Thailand’s regional and global position.
It aims to provide policymakers, academics, and interested stakeholders with a platform to exchange perspectives, assess emerging risks and opportunities, and explore practical policy responses to strengthen Thailand’s stability, security, and resilience.
About
About
The Center for Asian Studies (CAS). CAS serves as an interdisciplinary platform dedicated to understanding Asia’s evolving political and social landscape, with strengths in governance, comparative politics, regional integration, and Southeast Asian affairs. The Center brings together scholars, policymakers, and civil society through research collaboration and academic forums, and it aims to translate rigorous scholarship into insights that are relevant to public policy and society.
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