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Preah Vihear Flashpoint: Vishnu Statue Demolition Spurs India’s Call for Dialogue and Heritage Safety

India condemned the demolition of a Lord Vishnu statue near Preah Vihear in a Cambodia–Thailand border zone, warning that such actions harm shared cultural heritage and religious sentiments. The incident, involving a 2014 installation in the An Ses region, unfolds amid heightened cross-border tensions. This analysis emphasizes a de-escalatory, diplomacy-first approach, including moratoriums on site…