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Understanding the South China Sea Crisis: State Claims, International Interventions, and Implications

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  • Abdussalam Giuma A. Triki

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The South China Sea crisis remains a major geopolitical flashpoint involving overlapping territorial claims, contested legal interpretations, and increasing external interventions. This article analyzes the historical development of state claims, the legal implications of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling, and the evolving roles of major powers, particularly the United States and India. Incorporating recent developments, including the Philippinesʼ renewed alliance with the United States under President Marcos Jr., expanded U.S. military presence, and Indiaʼs strategic engagement through energy cooperation and the Quad, the study highlights the complex interplay of law, diplomacy, and power politics. While UNCLOS provides a normative framework, enforcement challenges persist, and strategic competition continues to intensify. This study concludes that proactive diplomacy, regional cooperation, and adherence to international norms are essential for mitigating tensions and maintaining stability in the Indo‐Pacific region.

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  • Abdussalam Giuma A. Triki, 2026. "Understanding the South China Sea Crisis: State Claims, International Interventions, and Implications," Asia and the Pacific Policy Studies, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 13(1), January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:asiaps:v:13:y:2026:i:1:n:e70040
    DOI: 10.1002/app5.70040
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