The book Delimitation of historic waters between Vietnam and Cambodia by Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Van is an in-depth research work on the concept of "historic waters," its role in international law, and its specific application in the case of Vietnam and Cambodia.
Part 1 of the book examines the concept of "historic waters" in international law. The author provides a detailed analysis of this content, including the history of formation, legal basis, characteristics, and differences from other maritime zones. In the following part, the author devotes many pages to analyzing the legal status of historic waters, including the rights of coastal states, the right of innocent passage for foreign vessels, and related disputes with in-depth research on the practice of international dispute resolution related to historic waters. The final part of this work focuses on studying the current situation and the application of regulations on historic waters to the specific case of Vietnam and Cambodia. The Agreement on the joint historic waters of the two countries is highly appreciated and considered a typical example of settling maritime disputes through peaceful measures on the basis of international law. The author has provided valuable recommendations for the delimitation of historic waters between Vietnam and Cambodia in the coming time.
The book provides a comprehensive and systematic view of "historic waters," helping readers better understand this concept and its importance in international law of the sea. The book is a useful reference for researchers, lecturers, law and diplomacy students, and those interested in maritime issues.
The book is considered a valuable research work, making an important contribution to affirming Vietnam's maritime sovereignty on the basis of international law.
