| ID | 140728 |
| Title Proper | Coordinating the South China Sea Issue |
| Other Title Information | Thailand's roles in the code of conduct development |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Pitakdumrongkit, Kaewkamol |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article studies the roles of Association of Southeast Asian Nations country coordinators in shaping negotiation outcomes, which have been under-examined. A question: ‘What makes an effective coordinator?’ is explored. ‘Effectiveness’ is the ability to shape outcomes in one's direction. This paper argues that a coordinator's effectiveness is rooted in resource management, not resource possession. To be effective, the coordinator must turn the resources at hand into bargaining leverage vis-à-vis the others. To validate the argument, this paper demonstrates how Thailand, taking advantage of its coordinator position, advanced the talks on the Code of Conduct of the South China Sea resulting in the first formal consultation in September 2013. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol. 15, No. 3; Sep 2015: p.403-431 |
| Journal Source | International Relations of the Asia-Pacific Vol: 15 No 3 |
| Key Words | Association of Southeast Asian Nations ; Thailand ; Effectiveness ; South China Se ; Code of Conduct Development |