Cambodian and Thai Political Actors Interest in Preah Vihear Temple Border Conflict in 2008-2011

Border conflicts between nations can be significantly influenced by the domestic political interests of key actors, often serving as tools for maintaining or gaining power. This study highlights how the 2008-2011 Preah Vihear temple dispute between Cambodia and Thailand was exploited by political leaders in both countries—Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (CPP) and Thailand's Prime Ministers Abhisit Vejjajiva (PD) and Yingluck Shinawatra (Pheu Thai Party)—to advance their domestic agendas. Unlike previous analyses that focused on descriptive or chronological accounts, this research shifts the narrative by emphasizing the strategic use of international disputes for domestic political gain, offering a fresh perspective on conflict dynamics in interstate relations.

Putri, I. M., & Muhyidin, A. (2019). Cambodian and Thai Political Actors Interest in Preah Vihear Temple Border Conflict in 2008-2011. Jurnal Politik, 4(2), 215. https://doi.org/10.7454/jp.v3i2.73