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 Analysis: The Cambodia-Thailand War of 2025: Thailand launched Operation Strikes. and Comparison and Israeli campaign?



Below is an analysis of the Cambodia-Thailand War of 2025, focusing on Thailand's Operation Strikes, followed by a comparison with an Israeli military campaign. This response provides a comprehensive overview based on the key events, strategies, and implications of the conflict, drawing parallels and contrasts with Israel's military operations.


Analysis of the Cambodia-Thailand War of 2025 and Operation Strikes


Background



The Cambodia-Thailand War of 2025 erupted on July 24, 2025, driven by a longstanding border dispute over territories such as the Prasat Ta Muen Thom temple and Phu Makeua region. Tensions, rooted in historical claims and exacerbated by sporadic clashes, escalated when Cambodia allegedly deployed UAVs and artillery near the contested zones. Thailand responded with Operation Strikes, a military campaign aimed at asserting control and deterring further aggression.


Operation Strikes: Objectives

Thailand's Operation Strikes had three primary goals:


  • Territorial Control: Secure disputed border areas to reinforce Thailand's sovereignty claims.
  • Deterrence: Deliver a decisive blow to Cambodian forces to prevent future incursions.
  • Limited Scope: Achieve tactical success without escalating into a prolonged war, mindful of economic constraints and international pressure.


Tactics and Strategies


Thailand employed a multi-faceted approach:


  • Air Power: F-16 fighter jets conducted precision airstrikes on Cambodian command posts (e.g., 8th and 9th Infantry Divisions) and artillery positions, emphasizing rapid dominance.


  • Ground Operations: Artillery (155mm howitzers) and elite Thahan Phran units captured strategic high-ground locations like Phu Makeua, combining firepower with mobility.


  • Psychological Tactics: Thailand accused Cambodia of war crimes, such as hospital bombings, to gain international sympathy and justify its actions.


Outcomes and Implications



  • Military Success: Thailand achieved tactical victories, capturing key positions and disrupting Cambodian operations, though Cambodia's defensive terrain and Chinese support prevented a knockout blow.


  • Humanitarian Cost: The operation displaced over 270,000 civilians and resulted in 38 deaths, drawing criticism for the use of cluster munitions.


  • Diplomatic Resolution: International pressure, led by Malaysia and supported by the U.S. and China, forced a ceasefire on July 28, 2025, after just five days, underscoring the limits of military solutions in such disputes.


Comparison with an Israeli Campaign


To draw a meaningful comparison, I will focus on Israel’s 2014 Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge), which shares similarities with Operation Strikes in its use of air power, limited objectives, and international scrutiny, while also highlighting key differences.


Similarities


  • Reliance on Air Power: Thailand’s airstrikes mirror Israel’s strategy of using air forces to target enemy infrastructure—Hamas rocket sites in 2014, Cambodian command posts in 2025—while minimizing ground troop exposure.


  • Limited Objectives: Both operations sought specific outcomes (Thailand to secure borders, Israel to neutralize Hamas rockets) rather than total victory or regime change.


  • International Backlash: Thailand’s cluster munition use parallels Israel’s criticism for disproportionate force in Gaza, with both nations facing humanitarian concerns and media scrutiny.


  • External Pressure: Malaysia’s mediation role in 2025 echoes the U.S. and UN’s efforts to broker ceasefires in Gaza, reflecting how global powers constrain limited wars.



Differences


  • Geopolitical Stakes: Israel’s campaign was driven by existential security threats from Hamas, whereas Thailand’s conflict was a territorial dispute with less existential weight, though complicated by Cambodia’s Chinese backing.


  • Adversary Type: Thailand faced a conventional army, while Israel battled a non-state actor (Hamas), affecting the scale and nature of military engagement.


  • Duration: Operation Strikes lasted five days, constrained by diplomacy, while the Gaza War spanned 50 days, reflecting Israel’s deeper entanglement.


  • Impact Scale: Gaza’s urban setting led to greater civilian and infrastructure damage compared to the rural border clashes in 2025.


Lessons Learned


  • Tactical Limits: Both Thailand and Israel demonstrated that air power alone cannot resolve underlying disputes—territorial claims for Thailand, ideological conflicts for Israel.


  • Diplomatic Necessity: Quick mediation in Thailand’s case and prolonged pressure in Israel’s highlight the role of external actors in de-escalation.


  • Reputation Costs: The humanitarian fallout (cluster munitions in Thailand, civilian casualties in Gaza) shows how military actions can damage international standing.


Conclusion


Thailand’s Operation Strikes in the 2025 Cambodia-Thailand War was a swift, air-heavy operation that achieved tactical gains but was curtailed by diplomatic and humanitarian pressures. Compared to Israel’s 2014 Gaza War, it shares traits like precision strikes and limited goals, yet differs in context, scale, and duration. Both cases illustrate the challenges of modern limited warfare: military success is attainable, but lasting resolution demands diplomacy and restraint. For Thailand, the conflict reinforces the need to address border disputes peacefully; for Israel, it underscores the complexity of asymmetric threats.


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