论19世纪泰国外交成功维护国家主权独立之原因

Analysis on the Success of Thailand's Diplomacy in the 19^(th) Century

19世纪泰国外交成功维护国家主权独立是多种因素共同作用的结果,其中改革带来的规范层面的变化以及当时亚洲和欧洲的地区局势在这一过程中发挥了重要作用。泰国近代改革的成果主要体现在制度、规则和观念等规范的改变上。在保持信仰等根本传统不变的情况下,泰国按照西方流行观念做出部分融通,重塑了自身身份,减少了与西方不必要的摩擦。这些规范层面的改变在与西方的交往中被感知,它们一方面通过外交途径发挥作用,另一方面也促进了外交活动的开展。此外,地区局势也为泰国开展外交活动提供了便利,西方国家在亚洲尤其是中国以及欧洲不断产生的矛盾和力量的变化无疑对泰国外交的成功也有一定促进作用。

The Success of Thailand＇s diplomacy in the 19^th century resulted from multiple factors, in which changes on norm and regional situation played important roles. The Changes on rule and conception were the prominent aspect of Thailand＇s reform. With keeping its traditional Buddhism belief, Thailand restructured itself in accordance with the western way. That was perceived by the colonists in the way of mutual contacts and finally avoided the friction as well as promoted the diplomacy. Thailand＇s diplomacy was also benefited by the regional situations. The fluctuations of powers in Asia and Europe undoubtedly affected the implementation of its diplomatic tact.