Thailand is often referred to as the United States' oldest ally in Asia, with relations dating back some 175 years. But since a coup in May 2014 let to strained ties between the two allies, some observers have argued that Washington may be losing ground to a rising China and missing out on opportunities to deepen cooperation with Bangkok in a changing strategic environment. How should we think about Thailand's post-coup orientation, and how concerned should Washington and others be about the future of the country and the U.S.-Thai alliance? Mr. Prashanth Parameswaran is Associate Editor at The Diplomat where he writes mostly on Southeast Asia, Asian security affairs and U.S. foreign policy in the Asia-Pacific. He has previously worked on Asian affairs at several think tanks including CSIS. He has also conducted extensive field research in the region and consulted for companies and governments. His writings have appeared in a wide range of publications, including Foreign Policy, The National Interest, The Washington Quarterly, The Straits Times, and The Nation. This event costs $25.