Vietnam's national interests and the law of the sea |
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Authors: | Mark J Valencia Jon M Van dyke |
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Institution: | 1. Senior Fellow, Program on International Economics and Politics , East‐West Center , 1777 East‐West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96848, USA;2. William S. Richardson School of Law , University of Hawaii , Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
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Abstract: | This article explores the relationship between Vietnam's national interests and the international law of the sea. Vietnam's national interests in the marine sphere include defense (the maintenance of a maritime buffer); international relations (enhancing its regional position through joint development and favorable resolution of boundary and fisheries disputes); and economics (stimulating development of its maritime resources). Although ratification of the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention would be somewhat disadvantageous to Vietnam's maritime defense strategy, many provisions would promote Vietnam's interests. Moreover, ratification and implementation of the Convention would signal Vietnam's support for international law and its desire to “rejoin”; the community of Southeast Asian nations. It might also encourage resolution of its boundary disputes, thus opening new areas to resource exploration and development by foreign companies. |
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Keywords: | Vietnam Law of the Sea |
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