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With a key geostrategic location and valuable maritime resources, the South China Sea has become the epicentre of several ongoing territorial and maritime disputes. This book assesses what can be done to avert the possibility of outright conflict, and to fully harness the Sea's potential for the security of the region and the world at large. An original collection of insightful contributions by leading international authorities and the next influential generation of scholars, these chapters explore the latest diplomatic developments through in-depth analyses on issues affecting East Asian security. The book includes a wide range of views on the topic, covering security, legal and environmental problems, while crucially highlighting the complexity of current tensions. It offers a timely and thorough look into the region, offering potential pathways to improve the security in and around this troubled sea. Academics, students and policymakers engaged in issues related to the law and politics of the sea, as well as specialists in Asian studies and international relations more generally, will benefit from the insight into the intricate diplomatic and security environment of the South China Sea. Contributors include: J. Batongbacal, R. Beckman, L. Buszynski, R. Calvert, J. Kraska, T.T. Le, R.P.M. Lotilla, D. Mair, T.L.A. Nguyen, J.G. Odom, D.H.Phan, A. Scobell, T.T.Thuy, H.D. Vu, T.C. Vu, J.B. Welfield, X. Wu, M. Yahuda, J. You

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`This book contains a comprehensive analysis of the Law of the Sea for building a maritime order in the South China Sea, written by international experts on maritime affairs. Therefore, I recommend this book to those who are interested in the matter.' -- Hasjim Djalal, National University of Singapore `An excellent collection of work by an A-list of South China Sea experts. It cuts through myth and misunderstanding about the disputes over territory and resources with rigour. Well-written contributions from a wide range of viewpoints lay out the problems and routes towards their possible solutions with great clarity.' -- Bill Hayton, Chatham House, Royal Institute of International Affairs, UK

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Edited by Tran Truong Thuy, Foundation for East Sea Studies and Bien Dong Institute for Maritime Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, John B. Welfield, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and International University of Japan and Le Thuy Trang, Bien Dong Institute for Maritime Studies, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam

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