My first introduction to the “people’s king” came on a sunny Monday morning in Bangkok. Surrounded on all sides by a crush of yellow shirts on my way to the office, I marveled at this voluntary display of sartorial harmony. From poor street vendors to well-heeled office workers, reverence for the King transcended societal lines. […]
Author Archives: Lindsey Ford
Lindsey Ford is Director for Asian Security for the Asia Society Policy Institute. Her expertise includes US national security, Asian regional architecture, and maritime security issues. Prior to joining ASPI, she served in a variety of roles at the US Department of Defense, where she received the 2014 Award for Exceptional Civilian Service. Most recently, she was senior adviser to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs, where she managed a team of advisers providing leadership on regional strategy planning, regional security assistance and force posture, and maritime security issues.