This book investigates the effectiveness and political constraints of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution as a mechanism for regional environmental governance. Paruedee Nguitragool, a scholar specializing in Southeast Asian political economy, examines the evolution of this regime against the backdrop of recurring forest fires and regional diplomatic norms. The text argues that while the agreement provides a framework for cooperation, its impact is significantly limited by the ASEAN principle of non-interference and the complex political economy of the palm oil and logging industries.

Experts in Southeast Asian studies identify this work as a critical examination of the limitations inherent in regional environmental regimes. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which provides a rigorous look at the intersection of international relations and environmental policy.