Ayutthaya–Lan Na War (1441–1474) Ayutthaya–Lan Na War (1441–1474) The Ayutthaya–Lan Na War, was a border conflict that took place between 1441 and 1474. It started when the southern kingdom of Ayutthaya invaded the northern kingdom of Lan Na in 1441 and continued with periodic breaks until 1474. Lan Na achieved limited territorial gains but was weakened by internal power struggles and losses sustained during the conflict. Ayutthaya formed what is now the central and southern parts of modern Thailand while Lan Na approximated northern Thailand. During the 15th century the Ayutthaya Kingdom fought frequent wars against the Lan Na Kingdom in the north, the
Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy The Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy was founded in 1995 by Dr. Rebecca Johnson, senior advisor to the United Nations' "United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission" chaired by Dr. Hans Blix from January 2000 to June 2003. It states as its goal "to promote effective approaches to international security, disarmament and arms control. ... Engaging with governments and civil society, Acronym provides reporting, analysis and strategic thinking on a range of issues relevant to peace and security, with special emphasis on treaties and multilateral initiatives." The Acronym Institute has published the journal "Disarmament Diplomacy"