US Department of State Seeks to Clarify Meaning of China’s 9-Dash Line Part 1

By Alex Calvo Introduction Despite repeatedly stating that it will not take sides in territorial disputes in East Asia, Washington remains keenly interested in the ultimate fate of the South China Sea. In addition to perennial calls to settle disputes peacefully, regular reminders of the importance of freedom of navigation, military aid to regional actors … Continue reading US Department of State Seeks to Clarify Meaning of China’s 9-Dash Line Part 1

History and the Sea: Interview with Sarah Ward, Marine Archaeologist

Interview performed by Alex Calvo The sea is a vital venue for trade and national security, and also holds the key to understanding much of our past. From the dispute over the South China Sea, to the protection of sea graves such as HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, maritime archaeology matters. Sarah Ward, … Continue reading History and the Sea: Interview with Sarah Ward, Marine Archaeologist

South China Sea arbitration: Beijing puts forward her own views: The Finale

By Alex Calvo This is the final installment in a four-part series devoted to China’s 7 December 2014 document, putting forward her views on the Philippines’ international arbitration case on the South China Sea. Although Beijing is refusing to take part in the proceedings, as confirmed following the Court’s 29 October 2015 ruling on jurisdiction, … Continue reading South China Sea arbitration: Beijing puts forward her own views: The Finale

South China Sea arbitration: Beijing puts forward her own views Part Three

By Alex Calvo This is the third installment in a four-part series devoted to China’s 7 December 2014 document, putting forward her views on the Philippines’ international arbitration case on the South China Sea. Although Beijing is refusing to take part in the proceedings, as confirmed following the Court’s 29 October 2015 ruling on jurisdiction, … Continue reading South China Sea arbitration: Beijing puts forward her own views Part Three