Throughout his academic career, Nordic Institute of Asian Studies Director Duncan McCargo has closely followed Thailand’s coups, political protests, and periods of stability. In his new book Fighting for Virtue: Justice and Politics in Thailand, McCargo takes a closer look at one understudied branch of Thailand’s “network monarchy”--the judiciary. “The judicial system really … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo quoted in NYT obituary of Prem Tinsulanonda
Professor Duncan McCargo was quoted by the New York Times in a May 26 obituary for Prem Tinsulanonda, an army commander in chief who served as prime minister of Thailand and headed the Privy Council of the king. Prem was 98. "'The king trusted Prem absolutely,' wrote the political scientist Duncan McCargo, 'seeing him as an incorruptible figure who shared his soft and … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo writes Asia Times article about Thailand’s closing National Assembly building
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, wrote a December 14, 2018 article in the Asia Times titled "Lights Out on a Parliamentary Era in Thailand." In his piece, Prof. McCargo retraces the history of Thailand's National Assembly building, the "site of many political … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo Writes Nikkei Asian Review Article About the Closing of Bangkok’s Dusit Zoo
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, wrote an August 29, 2018 article in the Nikkei Asian Review titled "Politics of Thai Zoology: Closure of Bangkok's Dusit Zoo Highlights State of Thai Democracy." "The banishment of the zoo to the provinces is a signal that times are … [Read more...]
Duncan McCargo Writes Asia Times Article About the Closing of a Historic Bangkok Horse Track
Duncan McCargo, Visiting Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professor of Political Science at the University of Leeds, wrote an August 12, 2018 article in the Asia Times titled "Finish Line for Century-old Bangkok Horse Track," about the upcoming September closure of the illustrious military-affiliated Royal Turf Club. "...The Club’s eviction is a … [Read more...]
