Tag: South China Sea
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Militarized Commons: Fisheries and Territorial Competition in the South China Sea
The South China Sea: A Strategic Battleground The South China Sea (SCS) stands as one of the globe’s most strategically vital maritime regions, characterized by its vast array of overlapping territorial claims. Nations such as China, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia vie for control over this critical area not only for its geopolitical significance but…
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Tensions in the Waters: The Case of the Chinese Tugboat
In the contested waters of the South China Sea, the presence of a Chinese tugboat near the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal has sparked speculation and heightened concerns among Philippine officials and the public alike. The BRP Sierra Madre, a decrepit World War II-era vessel deliberately grounded on the shoal in 1999, serves as…