Bangladesh, Dec. 22 -- The renewed outbreak of border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand since December 7 has once again drawn attention to one of Southeast Asias most enduring and sensitive territorial disputes. Firefights reported across several Thai border provinces, including Buriram, Surin, Sisaket, and Ubon Ratchathani, signal a level of intensity that distinguishes the current confrontation from earlier flare-ups, including those seen in July. What makes the 2025 escalation particularly alarming is not only its frequency and scale, but also the broader regional risks it poses. At a time when Southeast Asia is deeply interconnected economically and institutionally, such armed confrontations between ASEAN member states represent a...