Tag: Sustainable Fishing
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Militarized Commons: Weaponizing Fisheries in the South China Sea
Introduction The South China Sea (SCS) is an essential maritime region, rich in natural resources and vital trade routes. However, its strategic significance also makes it a focal point for territorial disputes among several nations. In recent years, these disputes have escalated into militarized competition, particularly involving fisheries. As nations assert control over these waters,…
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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…