The South China Sea, where a number of great powers and regional players contend for influence, has emerged as one of the most potentially explosive regions in

Bringing together international experts, this collection provides fresh perspectives on geopolitical concerns in the South China Sea. It is an accessible, even-

Beyond the scope of the dispute settlement between the Philippines and China, the South China Sea arbitral award can be thought to significantly influence the d

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This book examines the South China Sea territorial disputes from the perspective of international order. The authors argue that both China and the US are attemp

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More than a decade has passed since the end of the Cold War, but Asia still faces serious security challenges. These include the current security environment in

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