SK & Scott Law Firm Publishes Legal Backgrounder on the Status of Border-Demarcation MoUs.
United States, 7th Nov 2025 — SK & Scott Law Firm today released a neutral legal backgrounder explaining how memoranda of understanding (MoUs) that address border demarcation are treated under international law. The publication is intended solely to inform journalists, researchers, and stakeholders and does not comment on, endorse, or oppose any nation’s domestic processes or policy proposals.
“Across international practice, instruments that define or manage boundaries may carry binding legal effect, regardless of whether they are labeled ‘MoU’ or ‘treaty,’ when the parties intend to be bound,” said Samantha Yem, legal analyst at SK & Scott Law Firm. “Our backgrounder summarizes widely recognized principles without taking a position on any current political developments.”
Key Points from the Backgrounder
Good-faith performance: Under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, agreements in force are to be performed in good faith, and a state’s internal law does not excuse non-performance.
Boundary stability: Established norms of international law and state practice emphasize the stability of boundaries and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Regional norms: Regional charters and frameworks, including those within ASEAN, encourage respect for sovereignty, peaceful engagement among states, and non-violent dispute resolution.
The backgrounder is a descriptive overview of legal principles commonly referenced in discussions of boundary arrangements. It does not advocate any particular governmental action and should not be construed as legal advice.
About the Author
Samantha Yem is a legal analyst and contributor to regional legal publications. Her work focuses on international law, sovereignty issues, and multilateral cooperation.
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