Institutional Design and Its Constraints: Explaining ASEAN's Role in the Temple of Preah Vihear Dispute

ASEAN played a crucial but limited role in managing the Temple of Preah Vihear dispute, successfully preventing escalation through negotiation while facing institutional constraints that hindered deeper conflict resolution. The study highlights ASEAN's effectiveness in crisis mediation, particularly during its renewed efforts to address the conflict, yet underscores structural weaknesses in its institutional design that restrict its ability to settle disputes and maintain long-term peace. By analyzing ASEAN's responses—from initial inaction to later intervention—the research identifies key challenges, including institutional rigidities, and proposes reforms to enhance regional security governance.

PHAN, H. D. (2014). Institutional Design and Its Constraints: Explaining ASEAN’s Role in the Temple of Preah Vihear Dispute. Asian Journal of International Law, 5(1), 7–15. https://doi.org/10.1017/s2044251314000113