Cambodia-Thailand Maritime Dispute Enters New Phase with Cooper's Appointment as Conciliation Chair
The long-standing maritime dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has entered a new phase with the appointment of Australian diplomat Katrina Cooper as chair of a five-member conciliation commission. Established under UNCLOS, the process aims to facilitate negotiations and recommend settlements, not impose binding judgments.
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