William J. Jones

William J. Jones is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at Mahidol University International College, Thailand. His research publications focus is International Relations of Asia-Pacific, Geopolitics, Human Rights, Comparative Regionalism and Contemporary Thai Politics. His commentary has been published on BBC News, TVP Global, The Diplomat, Geopolitical Monitor, East Asia Forum, The Geopolitics and other outlets.

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