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A Compendium of Armed Conflicts in Southeast Asia: In Search of Typology
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Abstract:
Wars, armed combat, and military occupations are as old as humanity with conflict arising over
mates, food and subsequently territory and material resources and ultimately power, control,
and domination. The weapons of conflict have also evolved in sophistication, efficacy, and
destructiveness with little sign of abatement. There are presently scores of conflict hotspots (of
varying degree) across the globe with others simmering under the surface. This paper details
examples drawn from Southeast Asia as an exploratory study to develop a compendium and
potential typology set of wars and armed conflicts across the region over time. The aim is to
discern patterns of occurrence, and more importantly, primary driving forces and/or ‘push’
factors that precipitated conflict in the first place. Scrutiny and analysis of discernible patterns
might reveal certain conditions and situational commonalities that alert us to the need of
making concerted efforts to avoid similar occurrences in the future.
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Date:
2023
Authors:
Ooi Keat Gin
Publisher:
Institute of Asian Studies, Universiti Brunei Darussalam
