The Globalist Japan and Thailand at the polls: What next for the region?
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Feb 9, 2026 
Volker Perthes, former UN special representative for Sudan and senior fellow at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs. He discusses prospects for a ceasefire and peace plan in Sudan. He examines the feasibility of a US-led roadmap, the need for regional buy-in and pressures on warring parties. The conversation focuses on peace efforts and humanitarian access.
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Alliance Strength As Regional Leverage
- Tomohiko Taniguchi stresses Japan must prioritise strong US ties amid regional nuclear threats.
- Strength, he says, commands respect from neighbours like China.
Thai Election Hinges On Coalitions
- In Thailand, Bhum Jai Thai led by Anutin won the most seats but lacks an outright majority.
- Coalition-building will determine whether he can form a stable government.
Pre-Result Confidence And Post-Result Shock
- Pravit recounts the People's Party confidence right before the shock result.
- They expected near-200 seats but ended up with roughly 117, prompting recalibration.