Boundary Concepts and Practices in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Borders in Southeast Asia are largely insecure boundaries that were established by colonial administrations to stabilized spheres of influence or mark internal administrative divisions. They were not designed to withstand international pressures. Sovereignty was not defined in a strict territorial sense. And local rulers used marginal territorial concessions as policy instruments. Thus no boundaries in Southeast Asia are 'hard' in the Western sense. General mobility across them continues largely unimpeded. Consequently, the process of eliminating enemy sanctuaries requires an effective administrative presence, not just military action. In Vietnam, border policymakers must also consider international repercussions arising from boundary policy options. Concludes this examination of SEA border problems: the manner in which boundary surveillance is exercised and control technology applied will be critical to the stability of the region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0704566

Entities

People

  • Robert L. Solomon

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Border Security
  • Drainage Basins
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Conflicts
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • National Governments
  • New York
  • Political Systems
  • South Vietnam
  • Southeast Asia
  • Treaties
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Library and Information Science/ Studies, Southeast Asia Studies, Bibliography of Vietnam and Lao Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies