Thailand makes the top 10 in the Asia Power Index
Thailand has cracked the top 10 in the Asia Power Index 2023, according to Australia’s prestigious think tank, the Lowy Institute. Although the U.S. is not an Asian nation, it led the rankings because of its impact across Asia.
The Lowy Institute developed the index to measure nations’ resources and influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The institute focuses its research on international politics and relations, and economics. Its Asia Power Index considers a range of factors to determine a nation’s strength including economic capability, military capability, resilience, future resources, economic relationships, defence networks,…