US Policy in the South China Sea Across Three Administrations
The Obama, Trump and Biden administrations have shifted focus in varying degrees, but the primary objective has remained the maintenance of free navigation.
The Dokdo and Kuril Islands: Japan’s Twin Disputes
Deepening economic ties, ideological affinity, and the US security umbrella involving both Japan and South Korea have all failed to facilitate a solution on the Dokdo Islands.
China’s Strategic Thinking on the Diaoyu/Senkaku Island Dispute
China prioritizes the strategic interests of economic development and a friendly relationship with Japan over territorial disputes – which will continue to be shelved in this case.
Sino-Indian Border Dispute: A Brief Introduction
A major confrontation between India and China will have significant regional repercussions. Therefore, both sides need to frame innovative solutions.
Assessing Neutrality: The United States’ Role in the Diaoyu Islands Dispute
The US has come to recognize in China a rival power with the potential to challenge its supremacy. Thus, it is not a surprise to see a growing US military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
Dashing Lines and Faking History: The Complicated History of Taipei’s Maritime Claims
There are problems in using a historical argument as the basis for claims over territory, not the least of which is the reliability of available evidence.
Understanding the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Dispute: Diplomatic, Legal, and Strategic Contexts
The threat from China, not the US request for burden-sharing, is the most acceptable reason for the Japanese to support an increase in the defense budget.
The Role of ASEAN in the South China Sea Disputes
Different positions on disputes and the loose structure of the association prevents ASEAN from taking a more assertive stance on issues related to the South China Sea.
Opinion – Reconciling China’s Zero-Covid Policy with History
Unlike in Mao’s era, domestic problems in China that affect its economic and political strength are likely to also affect the world in greater measure.
The Role of United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea in the South China Sea Disputes
Even when an attempt to settle a dispute through a judicial forum fails, it may still create a legacy which could lead to conflict resolution in other ways.
