Regional Cooperation in the South China Sea: Analysis of Existing Practices and Prospects |
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Authors: | Shih-Ming Kao Nathaniel Sifford Pearre Jeremy Firestone |
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Affiliation: | 1. The Center for Marine Policy Studies National Sun Yat-sen University , Kaohsiung City , Taiwan , Republic of China;2. Marine Policy School of Marine Science and Policy College of Earth, Ocean and Environment University of Delaware , Newark , Delaware , USA |
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Abstract: | This article identifies potential areas of cooperation in the South China Sea, particularly on ocean-related matters. Several regional mechanisms related to marine and coastal environments have been established and, to an extent, have achieved their goals. Nevertheless, some improvements to existing mechanisms are highly desirable. Recommended is a regional mechanism that involves all bordering parties; limits its geographic scope to the South China Sea; is initiated and operates without the assistance of global organizations; is embodied in a legally binding instrument; and broadens the scope of cooperation to include marine living resources, maritime safety, and maritime security. |
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Keywords: | marine environment regional cooperation South China Sea |
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