One Year After the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord: Sovereign Defence, the AOT’s Unfinished Mandate, and the Right of Return for Cambodia’s Displaced

One year ago, on October 26, 2025, Cambodia and Thailand signed the Kuala Lumpur Joint Declaration, marking an important diplomatic effort to de-escalate border tensions and manage a longstanding dispute peacefully. For Cambodia, its significance lies not merely in securing commitments from Thailand, but in protecting territorial integrity and restoring normal life to affected border [...]