| ID | 163092 |
| Title Proper | Understanding China’s goals and strategy in the South China Sea |
| Other Title Information | bringing context to a revisionist systemic challenge – intentions and impact |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Tkacik, Michael |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The slow moving conflict in the South China Sea has been characterized by some as “not worth the candle.” China claims the entirety of the South China Sea pursuant to a nine-dash line, the legal impact of which has been limited by international courts. At the same time, China has changed the reality of control over the South China Sea by building a number of fortified islands in the Spratly Islands and elsewhere. The US has either refused to stand up to China's behavior (Obama) or responded unevenly (Trump). This paper examines the impact of China's behaviour on local parties, US interests, and the liberal international system. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defense and Security Analysis Vol. 34, No.4;Dec 2018: p.321-344 |
| Journal Source | Defense and Security Analysis Vol: 34 No 4 |
| Key Words | PLA ; South China Sea ; United States ; China ; Rise of China ; PLAN ; Liberal International Order ; Maritime Claims ; Foreign Policy |