South China Sea Disputes

Abstract:

The South China Sea disputes involve multiple countries with overlapping territorial claims in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Key claimants include China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan. The area is rich in natural resources and vital for global shipping routes. Tensions have escalated due to China’s extensive territorial claims and its construction of artificial islands and military installations. The disputes have significant implications for regional security, international law, and US-China relations. Efforts to resolve the conflicts through diplomatic negotiations and international legal rulings, such as the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling, have seen limited success. The South China Sea remains a flashpoint for potential conflict and a test for international maritime governance.

List of Articles (2022-2024):

1. “The Geopolitical Significance of the South China Sea” – Foreign Affairs, January 2022.
2. “China’s Territorial Claims and Island-Building Activities” – Reuters, February 2022.
3. “The 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration Ruling and Its Impact” – BBC News, March 2022.
4. “US Naval Operations in the South China Sea” – The Guardian, April 2022.
5. “Philippines-China Relations: Tensions and Cooperation” – Al Jazeera, May 2022.
6. “Vietnam’s Response to South China Sea Disputes” – South China Morning Post, June 2022.
7. “Malaysia and the South China Sea: Strategic Interests” – The Diplomat, July 2022.
8. “The Role of ASEAN in the South China Sea Disputes” – Council on Foreign Relations, August 2022.
9. “International Maritime Law and the South China Sea” – International Law Journal, September 2022.
10. “The Economic Importance of the South China Sea” – Bloomberg, October 2022.
11. “Security Alliances and the South China Sea” – Defense News, November 2022.
12. “Environmental Concerns in the South China Sea” – Nature Sustainability, December 2022.
13. “Taiwan’s Position in the South China Sea Disputes” – Euronews, January 2023.
14. “Fisheries and Resource Management in the South China Sea” – The Economist, February 2023.
15. “The Role of the United Nations in the South China Sea” – UN Report, March 2023.
16. “India’s Strategic Interests in the South China Sea” – The Diplomat, April 2023.
17. “The Impact of the South China Sea Disputes on Global Trade” – World Trade Journal, May 2023.
18. “The Future of US-China Relations and the South China Sea” – Foreign Policy Journal, June 2023.
19. “Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve South China Sea Disputes” – Reuters, July 2023.
20. “Military Developments in the South China Sea” – Military Times, August 2023.