Temple Wars: Cambodia's Dispute Over Preah Vihear Ownership and its Effects on National Power

Abstract

The Preah Vihear Temple along the Thai and Cambodian border has been a source of contention between the two countries for the past hundred years. Preah Vihears origins go back to the ninth century, but the contemporary dispute is over a portion of land surrounding the temple measuring 4.6 square kilometers. Cambodia and Thailand share many similarities including customs, traditions, art, and religion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2013
Accession Number
AD1023001

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  • Bryan K. Wong

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  • Air Command and Staff College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Cambodia
  • Department Of State
  • Foreign Relations
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • National Politics
  • Negotiations
  • New York
  • Political Systems
  • Second World War
  • Southeast Asia
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  • Treaties
  • United States
  • United States Government

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