Conflict Prevention and Confidence Building Measures in the South China Sea

Abstract

This paper discusses the root causes of the South China Sea disputes from the perspectives of geopolitics, natural resources, history, and current threats. The paper provides a practical analysis of how to apply conflict prevention and confidence building measures to lessen the tension between China and ASEAN-related or other claimants. Most importantly, it also proposes recommendations for better bilateral, multilateral, regional, and international mechanisms to reduce potential conflict and manage stability in this region.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA589596

Entities

People

  • Guan-jiun J. Jang

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

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  • Agreements
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • South China Sea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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