This document provides background information on the long-standing South China Sea conflict between China and several Southeast Asian nations over territorial claims and sovereignty in the region. The South China Sea is an important strategic area due to significant shipping lanes and potential oil and gas reserves beneath its waters. Multiple countries have made competing claims to islands and maritime territory dating back centuries. While there have been occasional military confrontations between claimants since the 1970s, there has been no escalation to war or long-term resolution to the conflicting claims. The document introduces several theoretical frameworks that will be used to analyze how this perpetual status quo has been maintained for over 25 years without a peaceful resolution.

Tumultuous Tides: Explaining and Understanding The Perpetuation of The South China Sea Conflict PDF

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