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Record Nr.

UNINA9910794100903321

Autore

Ranjit Singh

Titolo

The Indonesia-Malaysia dispute concerning sovereignty over Sipadan and Ligitan Islands : historical antecedents and the International Court of Justice judgment / / D.S. Ranjit Singh [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, , 2020

ISBN

981-4843-65-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvi, 243 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Disciplina

956.053

Soggetti

Boundary disputes - Indonesia

Boundary disputes - Malaysia

Islands - Law and legislation

Indonesia Boundaries Malaysia

Malaysia Boundaries Indonesia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 27 Jan 2020).

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Abbreviations -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Historical Background: The Partitioning of the Malay Archipelago -- 3. The Resolution of Anglo-Spanish Claims and the Anglo-Dutch Boundary in North Borneo, 1878–1915 -- 4. Delimitation of the North Borneo–Philippines Sea Boundary and the Transfer of Sovereignty over Certain Islands to North Borneo, 1903–30 -- 5. The Emergence of Successor States to Colonial Regimes and the Phenomena of Expansionist Nationalisms in Maritime Southeast Asia -- 6. The Bases of Indonesia’s Claim -- 7. The Bases of Malaysia’s Claim -- 8. The ICJ’s Judgment -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendixes -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author

Sommario/riassunto

In 2002, ASEAN made history when two of its founder members "Indonesia and Malaysia" amicably settled a dispute over the ownership of the two Bornean islands of Sipadan and Ligitan by accepting the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which ruled in favour of Malaysia. The case at once assumed great significance as a beacon of hope for the region which is plagued by numerous disruptive



territorial disputes. As both the historical evidence and legal milieu are vital considerations for the ICJ to award sovereignty, this book covers in detail the historical roots of the issue as well as the law dimension pertaining to the process of legal proceedings and the ICJ deliberations. The work concludes by offering a set of guidelines on cardinal principles of international law for successfully supporting a claim to disputed territories. These may be usefully utilized by interested parties. "An invaluable account of the dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia over the Sipadan and Ligitan Islands. Written skillfully by a historian who is in clear command of the facts. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to understand border disputes in Southeast Asia.";Professor James Chin, Director, Asia Institute, University of Tasmania