THE recent armed clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border were sparked by the events of May 28 in the disputed Emerald Triangle border region when a Cambodian soldier was killed, escalating long-standing territorial conflicts. The five-day conflict that resulted was far from a desirable outcome for either nation.
In fact, it was a most unwelcome development, considering that both sides have repeatedly affirmed their commitment to resolving border disputes through international law and existing bilateral mechanisms, particularly those outlined in a 2000 memorandum of understanding.
