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Preah Vihear Reloaded – der Grenzkonflikt zwischen Thailand und Kambodscha

Preah Vihear Reloaded – the Thai-Cambodian border dispute
[journal article]

Meyer, Sonja

Abstract

This article investigates the recent Thai-Cambodian border clash over the Preah Vihear temple. The temple was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2008. Cambodia made its application in 2007, causing nationalist resentments in Thailand. The paper highlights underlying and proximate causes of ... view more

This article investigates the recent Thai-Cambodian border clash over the Preah Vihear temple. The temple was registered as a World Heritage Site in July 2008. Cambodia made its application in 2007, causing nationalist resentments in Thailand. The paper highlights underlying and proximate causes of the military escalation in October 2008 and argues that both sides are likely to dig in their heels as the temple is an important symbol of national identity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. As such, any concession would involve high political costs that neither side can afford given their current domestic political situation, especially Thailand. Further, both sides are using the conflict for their own benefit in that it creates social cohesion, strengthens national identity, and generates a sense of community. After decades of civil war, this is particularly important in Cambodia.... view less


Dieser Beitrag untersucht den kürzlich eskalierten thailändisch-kambodschanischen Grenzkonflikt um den Tempel Preah Vihear. Der Tempel wurde im Juli 2008 in die Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes aufgenommen. Kambodscha hatte seinen Antrag im Jahr 2007 gestellt, was in Thailand nationalistische Gefühl... view more

Dieser Beitrag untersucht den kürzlich eskalierten thailändisch-kambodschanischen Grenzkonflikt um den Tempel Preah Vihear. Der Tempel wurde im Juli 2008 in die Liste des UNESCO-Weltkulturerbes aufgenommen. Kambodscha hatte seinen Antrag im Jahr 2007 gestellt, was in Thailand nationalistische Gefühle hervorrief. Der Artikel wird die tiefer liegenden Ursachen und direkten Auslöser der Eskalation im Oktober 2008 betrachten. Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass beide Seiten auf ihren Standpunkten beharren werden, da der Tempel ein wichtiges Symbol der nationalen Identität, der territorialen Integrität und Souveränität für beide Parteien darstellt. Jegliche Zugeständnisse wären mit hohen innenpolitischen Kosten verbunden, die sich keine der beiden Konfliktparteien leisten kann. Nach den politischen Unruhen des letzten Jahres gilt dies besonders für Thailand. Ferner nutzen die Akteure den Konflikt zu ihrem eigenen Vorteil. Die Abgrenzung zu anderen schafft soziale Kohäsion, stärkt die nationale Identität und trägt zu einem Zusammengehörigkeitsgefühl bei, das insbesondere Kambodscha nach jahrzehntelangem Bürgerkrieg dringend braucht.... view less

Keywords
bilateral relations; international relations; bilateral conflict; territorial integrity; nationalism; historical development; war; Cambodia; Thailand; Southeast Asia; UNESCO; political science; military conflict; border region; national identity; present

Classification
General History
Sociology of Developing Countries, Developmental Sociology
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Peace and Conflict Research, International Conflicts, Security Policy
Sociology of Religion

Method
historical

Free Keywords
Political Science; Border Conflict; Nationalism; Grenzkonflikt; Cambodia; Present

Document language
German

Publication Year
2009

Page/Pages
p. 47-68

Journal
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs, 28 (2009) 1

ISSN
1868-4882

Status
Published Version; peer reviewed

Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works


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