Huala Adolf , Bandung
Opinion
The Jakarta Post
The row between Cambodia and Thailand has been worsening recently. The decision of the Cambodia government to appoint former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra as its personal and economic advisor appears to be a clear case of interfering in Thai internal affairs.
The situation between the two countries is rather sensitive. Besides this row, the border dispute between the two countries is still fragile, while the long dispute over Preah Vihear Temple is still in limbo.
ASEAN has, for some time, been paying closer attention to the relationship between these countries. The recent call from ASEAN to both countries to end the row over the appointment of Thaksin has been met with reluctance from both countries. Given the scope of the dispute, this row is a test case for ASEAN.
ASEAN was set up to handle tension, disputes and conflicts in the region. Any conflict that emerges between or among members is solved by way of musyawarah mufakat, or negotiation and mutually agreed settlements, the terms recognized by all ASEAN leaders.
This step involves respecting the integrity and independence of each member country and strongly upholding the principle of non interference.
Over time, the way disputes have been resolved has gradually improved. This improvement, however, still reflects the spirit of musyawarah mufakat.
The present row is not only sensitive, but also somewhat political. The situation is heavily colored and is also exacerbated by other disputes, in particular the ongoing border dispute.
Since the row is political, it is therefore necessary to see whether the dispute settlement mecha-nism available under ASEAN is appropriate.
The use of legal mechanism, through negotiation or diplomacy, is therefore the best possible solution.
The regional conflicts taking place in most parts of the world have been successfully resolved by negotiation between concerned parties. The Latin American crisis in 2008 is an important example of the successful settlement of regional disputes.
The dispute between Columbia and Ecuador was negotiated in a summit hosted by the Dominican Republic.
What ASEAN could do to resolve the current dispute could be to not only call on the parties to end the conflict, but provide a concrete resolution, such as providing support or facilitating a meeting or summit between the two parties.
ASEAN's efforts, of course, will not succeed without the good faith of the parties and their genuine intention to end the crisis. Thailand on the other should refrain from using force or the threat of using force. On the other hand, Cambodia should take into account the sensitivity of the "Thaksin Shinawatra" issue in the eyes of the Thai people.
The writer is the lecturer in international law at the University of Padjadjaran's School of Law in Bandung.A
The situation between the two countries is rather sensitive. Besides this row, the border dispute between the two countries is still fragile, while the long dispute over Preah Vihear Temple is still in limbo.
ASEAN has, for some time, been paying closer attention to the relationship between these countries. The recent call from ASEAN to both countries to end the row over the appointment of Thaksin has been met with reluctance from both countries. Given the scope of the dispute, this row is a test case for ASEAN.
ASEAN was set up to handle tension, disputes and conflicts in the region. Any conflict that emerges between or among members is solved by way of musyawarah mufakat, or negotiation and mutually agreed settlements, the terms recognized by all ASEAN leaders.
This step involves respecting the integrity and independence of each member country and strongly upholding the principle of non interference.
Over time, the way disputes have been resolved has gradually improved. This improvement, however, still reflects the spirit of musyawarah mufakat.
The present row is not only sensitive, but also somewhat political. The situation is heavily colored and is also exacerbated by other disputes, in particular the ongoing border dispute.
Since the row is political, it is therefore necessary to see whether the dispute settlement mecha-nism available under ASEAN is appropriate.
The use of legal mechanism, through negotiation or diplomacy, is therefore the best possible solution.
The regional conflicts taking place in most parts of the world have been successfully resolved by negotiation between concerned parties. The Latin American crisis in 2008 is an important example of the successful settlement of regional disputes.
The dispute between Columbia and Ecuador was negotiated in a summit hosted by the Dominican Republic.
What ASEAN could do to resolve the current dispute could be to not only call on the parties to end the conflict, but provide a concrete resolution, such as providing support or facilitating a meeting or summit between the two parties.
ASEAN's efforts, of course, will not succeed without the good faith of the parties and their genuine intention to end the crisis. Thailand on the other should refrain from using force or the threat of using force. On the other hand, Cambodia should take into account the sensitivity of the "Thaksin Shinawatra" issue in the eyes of the Thai people.
The writer is the lecturer in international law at the University of Padjadjaran's School of Law in Bandung.A
7 comments:
WHY DONT YOU MOTHERFCUKERS LECTURE THE THAI ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW....STUPID FUCKS
FUCK THAILAND.....HANG THAT FCUKING SIEM AND BURN DOWN THE THAI EMBASSY ALREADY...........
Blah...Blah...Blah....Blah...
Well! Everybody is entitled to have an opinion including Huala Adolf!
Now it is my opinion that Cambodia as a sovereign country has the right to appoint anybody including Alien from outer space to be an economic advisor.
As far as I am concerned, Thai leaders need to stop exporting their fucken problem to other country especially Cambodia cause we Cambodian been through hell and back and we don't give a fuck about Thailand! Now Cambodia only needs peace and stability and there are much to catch up with the rest of the world. So Thailand better leave Cambodia alone otherwise Cambodia can show Thailand the way to hell!
jakata post didn't mention thia politican use cambodia for thier own polilician gain in the first place,and really shoud go to the rute of the problem what make cambodia talk a tought stand against thia?.wrote in one side opinion would not help instead its like throw more gas in to a near exploding bomb.
Wake Up all Khmers. This is all about YOUNS sucking Khmers People blood.
La nomination de Thaksin est vraiement la provocation de la grande gueule de HUN SEN. Ce dictateur et provocateur voit pas trop loin car il a un oeil.Il a le droit de nommer THAKSIN; mais il doit etre raisonnable sans monter sur le toit du palais royal crier cette nommination.C'est vraiement la provocation !
Guy! i ran across these:
www.khmer-heroes.blogspot.com/
It's really hurts me bad...after
Get rid off that South East Asean Nations Chief right away! this man is crooked....
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