1 Introduction.- 2 The plight of Rohingya people in Myanmar and ASEAN's role in its settlement.- 3 Addressing separatism by ethnic nationalities in Myanmar.- 4 Coping with a transnational conflict involving the Khmer Krom people in Vietnam.- 5 In search of a just settlement to the conflict in West Papua, Indonesia.- 6 A political conflict in the democratisation of Thailand and its management.- 7 Managing the Mekong River disputes.- 8 Preventing dispute over haze through regional and local governance.- 9 Defence diplomacy for the management of the South China Sea dispute.- 10 Conclusion.

Mikio Oishi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Heritage at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. Since gaining his PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Bradford in 1995, he has been involved in research and publication on Peace and Conflict studies, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. Knowledgeable in the world¿s major spiritual and humanistic traditions, he is interested in developing a holistic approach to conflict management and transformation in Asian countries, as well as seeking a regional security order reflecting the rich cultures, values and norms of the Asia-Pacific.