Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand)

A legal analysis clarifies the implications of the 1962 International Court of Justice (ICJ) judgment on sovereignty over the Temple of Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage Site straddling the Cambodia-Thailand border. The study argues that the ICJ's ruling, which awarded the temple to Cambodia, remains legally binding and should guide current disputes over its administration. It examines the judgment's historical context, legal reasoning, and subsequent diplomatic efforts, emphasizing the need for compliance with international law to resolve territorial conflicts at heritage sites. This contribution is significant in advancing the understanding of how legal precedents can address contemporary geopolitical tensions involving cultural heritage.

Ciorciari, J. D. (2014). Request for Interpretation of the Judgment of 15 June 1962 in the Case Concerning the Temple of Preah Vihear (Cambodia v. Thailand). American Journal of International Law, 108(2), 288–295. https://doi.org/10.5305/amerjintelaw.108.2.0288