Accession Number:

ADA589596

Title:

Conflict Prevention and Confidence Building Measures in the South China Sea

Descriptive Note:

Research paper

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Jang, Guan-Jiun J.

Report Date:

2013-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

40.0

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.

Descriptors:

• *CHINA
• *CONFLICT
• *GEOPOLITICS
• *GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN)
• *HISTORY
• *NATURAL RESOURCES
• *PREVENTION
• *SOUTH CHINA SEA
• COMMERCIAL FISHING
• CRUDE OIL
• INDIA
• JAPAN
• MALAYSIA
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• NATURAL GAS
• PHILIPPINES
• RUSSIA
• STABILITY
• TAIWAN
• THREATS
• VIETNAM

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Geography

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE