Is China Under-Exploiting One Legal Avenue in the South China Sea?
Beijing faces a legal quandary between tacitly admitting the continued ROC presence on Taiwan and not making full use of the Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty.
Continuity and Change: China’s Assertiveness in the South China Sea
Skepticism is warranted regarding PRC claims that its assertiveness is a response to external provocations. What appears like a targeted move may be another step toward a stated long-term goal.
The Taiwan Factor in the Clarification of China’s U-shaped Line
The Taiwan factor has added to the challenge to China’s claims in the South China Sea and to the bargaining process among relevant states.
Asian Security amid China’s Dominance
The American century is coming to its end and China is ready to dominate the Asian Hemisphere. Yet, China’s labelling as a threat to world peace and security is contested.
ASEAN ‘Cohesiveness and Responsiveness’ and Peace and Stability in Southeast Asia
In spite of the outcomes generated by the ‘ASEAN Way’, it impedes making swift decisions on critical regional issues or trans-boundary concerns.
Call for Contributors – Asian Territorial and Maritime Disputes: A Critical Introduction
This book will explain the origins of the territorial and maritime disputes in Asia in an accessible way. We are accepting abstracts until 30 September.
Contesting American Power: Beijing’s Challenge in South China Sea Disputes
Chinese militarization of the South China Sea region reflects Beijing’s new found resolve and confidence in undermining American power.
Interview – Joseph Chinyong Liow
Dr Chinyong Liow discusses the Trump administration’s strategy for East and Southeast Asia, growing conservatism in Indonesia, and the 50th anniversary of ASEAN.
Review – Asia’s New Battlefield
A comprehensive analysis of the current battle for primacy in the Western Pacific which would be of benefit to students, academics, policy-makers and the general public.
Is a Chinese Maritime Judicial Centre Credible?
The maritime judicial centre represents China’s intentions to no longer accept international rule making and judging, but to put its own version of things forward.
