A New Phase of the Temple of Preah Vihear Dispute before the International Court of Justice: Reflections on the Indication of Provisional Measures of 18 July 2011

A significant legal milestone was reached on 18 July 2011, when the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued provisional measures regarding the Temple of Preah Vihear dispute between Cambodia and Thailand. This decision introduced a demilitarized zone around the temple, aiming to prevent further aggravation of tensions. The study examines the validity and implications of these measures, particularly their role in cases involving the use of force and the plausibility test as a distinct condition for provisional measures. It also explores the Court's power to enforce non-aggravation measures and the legitimacy of the demilitarized zone created by the ICJ.

Tanaka, Y. (2012). A New Phase of the Temple of Preah Vihear Dispute before the International Court of Justice: Reflections on the Indication of Provisional Measures of 18 July 2011. Chinese Journal of International Law, 11(1), 191–226. https://doi.org/10.1093/chinesejil/jmr051