How the ASEAN Way Manages Conflict: Lessons from the Thailand–Cambodia Crisis
This article examines the 2025 Thailand–Cambodia border conflict to evaluate the "ASEAN Way" of conflict management. While ASEAN successfully facilitated short-term de-escalation and ceasefires through consensus and informal diplomacy, recurring violence highlighted the limits of its non-coercive framework. The piece argues that while traditional principles like non-interference remain vital for maintaining political trust, ASEAN must develop stronger monitoring and compliance mechanisms to address unresolved, long-term regional security challenges.
