Shane Strate

Shane Strate is an associate professor at Kent State University in Ohio, specializing in Southeast Asian history. His research focuses on the historical dynamics and complexities of border disputes in the region, including the long-standing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia over territorial claims related to ancient temples. Strate’s expertise provides valuable insights into the historical treaties and maps that have fueled these disputes, notably the implications of the 1907 French-produced Annex I map in the case of Preah Vihear temple.