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Tag: South China Sea
After the Hague Tribunal’s Ruling on the South China Sea, Beijing isn’t Backing Down
Is China adhering to international law? John Pollock discusses Beijing’s recent activity in the South China Sea and the response from the international community.
South China Sea: A Lawless Yet Lucrative Business
Claudia Nieroda explores the lucrative resources that are causing rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Hague Ruling Collateral
How the courts attempt to reel in a giant have affected Taiwan
South China Sea: Regional Instability and the Hague Ruling
Now that the Hague’s ruled in favour of the Philippines over its competing territorial claims with China, what’s next for tensions in the South China Sea? Catherine Gao sees political instability on the rise.
Pacific Power Bloc Rising
Implications of the Malabar 2016 naval exercise and the possibility of greater collaboration between the U.S., Japan, and India. David Sutton
Obama Goes to Asia: A Series of Firsts
Though his presidential term is coming to a close, Obama is showing little signs of slowing down. Catherine Gao examines the potential for Obama’s seven-day Asia tour to shape his successor’s foreign policy in the region.
The Question of Sovereignty in The South China Sea
China recently turned down a port call request by U.S. aircraft carrier Stennis in Hong Kong, indicating an ever chillier relationship between the two countries. Kristyn Byrne explores this relationship by looking at disputes over the South China Sea.
Ripples, not Waves: China’s Military Buildup in the South China Sea
Carolyn Wong discusses China’s defence spending, military ambitions, and tensions in the South China Sea.
A Cycle of Escalation is Underway between Washington and Beijing
In his article, John Pollock analyzes how the militarization of the disputed waters in the South China Sea led to increased tensions between China and the US.