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UNCLOS
Japan Names Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
By Zachary Keck
In a move that will almost certainly anger China, Japan announced Friday that it is naming five of the disputed islands.
How South Asia Resolves Maritime Disputes
By Zachary Keck
South Asia’s use of international tribunals to settle maritime disputes should be emulated in East Asia.
International Court Rules in Favor of Bangladesh on Maritime Dispute With India
By Ankit Panda
The two South Asian neighbors resolved a long-standing maritime dispute.
China’s Information Warfare Campaign and the South China Sea: Bring It On!
By Carl Thayer
As its dispute with Vietnam continues, China is trying to have it both ways at the United Nations.
How Indonesia and the Philippines Solved Their Maritime Dispute
By Ambassador Arif Havas Oegroseno
The recent Indonesian-Philippine maritime pact offers important lessons for the South China Sea disputes.
China ‘Internationalizes’ South China Sea Dispute
By Zachary Keck
By raising the oil rig dispute with Vietnam at the UN, China risks setting a dangerous precedent for itself.
Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Against China
By Zachary Keck
Vietnam appears set to use international law to settle its territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea.
To Lead In Asia, Japan Must Take China to Court
By Zachary Keck
Acknowledging the Senkaku dispute and appealing to international law would benefit both Japan and ASEAN.
Lawfare or Warfare? Let Impartial Tribunals Cool Asia’s Maritime Disputes
By Jerome A. Cohen
Jerome A. Cohen discusses how international tribunals could help East Asia solve its Law of the Sea crisis.
Second Thomas Shoal: The New Battleground
By Darshana M. Baruah
The Second Thomas Shoal is the new flashpoint in the South China Sea. Solving it is vital for the region and the world.
The Limits of Pacific Maritime Law
By James R. Holmes
The new Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea will not bring peace in our time.
The Philippines' UNCLOS Claim and the PR Battle Against China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manila submitting its disputes with China to UNCLOS arbitration is part of a larger battle for international opinion.
Why China Isn't Interested in a South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Shannon Tiezzi
A South China Sea code of conduct would threaten Beijing's interests - so don't expect much progress in negotiations.
Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Philippines hopes to use international law to gain an advantage in its maritime disputes with China.
Hainan's New Fishing Rules: A Preliminary Analysis
By Taylor Fravel
New fishing rules reflect a continued desire to affirm China's maritime sovereignty in a manner inconsistent with UNCLOS.
Did Canada Just Claim the North Pole?
By Ankit Panda
Canada submitted a science-based claim to a large swathe of the Arctic seabed, including the North Pole.
Time for US and China to Establish Maritime Rules of the Road
By Margaret K. Lewis
So far, there’s been no repeat of the 2001 collision. But with tensions rising, some understanding is needed.
Improving Democratic Governance in Asia
For international forums like APEC to be effective in resolving disputes, the region will need better governance.
No, China’s Coast Guard Won’t Reduce Tensions
Don’t be fooled: unifying China’s maritime agencies will create new issues, not solve existing ones.
China’s Doublethink on the Law of the Sea
China is comfortable with the idea that the law of the sea is sacrosanct, and that Beijing can carve out a zone of exception for itself.
Norway's Arctic Power Play, Asia Dream
Could climate change and a receding polar ice cap open new opportunities for Norway in Asia?
Hainan’s New Maritime Regulations: An Update
“China is unlikely to significantly increase efforts to interfere with freedom of navigation…”
"Command of the Sea by Non-Traditional Means."
It takes unconventional methods to command the sea against an unconventional enemy.
Drawing Lines in the Water
While tensions rise between Japan and China in the East China Sea, an important development may have been overlooked.