Perspectives 9 • 2016 • By Jonathan Spangler and Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
The South China Sea Think Tank interviews Raul (Pete) Pedrozo about the U.S. responses to the Philippines v. China arbitration case, recent U.S. Navy freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea, and the possibility of U.S. accession to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Perspectives 8 • 2016 • By Jonathan Spangler and James Borton
The South China Sea Think Tank interviews James Borton about his experiences in the Chàm Islands, the emerging environmental awareness there, and the campaign to inspire Vietnamese youth to become more involved in national environmental issues.
Report • 2016 • Edited by Fu-Kuo Liu and Jonathan Spangler
As tensions in the South China Sea have risen, the Philippines v. China arbitration case and the Philippines’ decision, after many years of unsuccessful bilateral negotiations, to engage in lawfare have become a focal point of the maritime territorial disputes, leading many state and non-state actors to become increasingly involved in and vocal about South China Sea issues. The controversial nature of the issue has resulted in a proliferation of heated diplomatic and military interactions and, in many instances, hindered meaningful cooperation between relevant stakeholders. This report, as the result of a collaborative effort between authors from ten countries, aims to serve as an example of constructive international cooperation on South China Sea issues in the midst of heightened regional tensions.
Issue Briefings 13 • 2016 • By Li-chung Yuan
In the face of mounting challenges in the South China Sea, Taiwan must carefully consider its options and respond accordingly in order to defend sovereignty over its occupied features and maintain a role of peacemaker in the region.
Perspectives 7 • 2016 • By Olga Daksueva and Jonathan Spangler
President-Elect Tsai Ing-wen’s remarks during her international press conference on election night may shed some light on the future of Taiwan’s South China Sea policy and how it may differ from that of her predecessor.
Perspectives 6 • 2016 • By SCSTT Editorial Team
Experts offer their reactions to the Philippine government’s decision to allow U.S. military forces to return to Philippine soil.
Issue Briefings 12 • 2015 • By Serafettin Yilmaz
As the arbitration case initiated by the Philippines against China moves forward, new questions regarding jurisdiction and impartiality have arisen.
Perspectives 5 • 2015 • By SCSTT Editorial Team
Experts offer their reactions to the U.S. Navy’s high-profile freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea.
Perspectives 4 • 2015 • By Jonathan Spangler and Richard Hu
The South China Sea Think Tank interviews Maj. Gen. Richard Hu about the possibility of transitioning the ROC forces stationed on Taiping Island from Coast Guard to military.
South China Sea Event Timeline: 1900–1969
Territory and Conflict: Island Disputes vs. Continental Disputes
Guest Lecture with Bill Hayton: “The Modern Origins of China’s Claims in the South China Sea”
Presentations from the International Conference on Maritime Challenges and Market Opportunities
South China Sea Lawfare: Post-Arbitration Policy Options and Future Prospects
Taiping Island’s Legal Status: Questions Remain in the Aftermath of the Award
Time to Revive the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking in the South China Sea?
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Commentary: Managing the South China Sea Commons through Science Policy
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On May 21, 2016
In Perspectives
Perspectives 10 • 2016 • By James Borton
Environmental degradation remains at the center of scientific conversation on the South China Sea as more marine scientists sound the alarm about the environmental consequences of China’s island-building activities there. The problems facing the sea are as vast, deep, and seemingly intractable as the sea itself, and the need to address issues of acidification, biodiversity loss, climate change, and the destruction of coral reefs is urgent. The key is international scientific cooperation and for scientists from around the world to come together to provide policymakers with the information they need to make informed and responsible decisions in the South China Sea.
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