South China Sea energy and security conflicts

In [this book], foreign policy analyst Christopher L. Daniels analyzes the core causes of the dispute over territorial claims in the South China Sea, which separates some of the world's fastest-growing economies. Starting with the question of access to the billions of barrels of oil and trillio...

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Main Author: Daniels, Christopher L. 1982- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham Scarecrow Press [2014]
Series:Global flashpoints
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Table of Contents:
  • Background and history of the South China Sea dispute
  • The South China Sea and the global oil & natural gas industry
  • Economic significance of nations of the South China Sea
  • China's increased naval power and aspirations for regional dominance
  • U.S. involvement and interest in the South China Sea
  • Conclusion and policy recommendations
  • Appendix A: Timeline of key events in South China Sea dispute
  • Appendix B: Key people and institutions in the South China Sea region
  • Appendix C: Key international treaties involving nations in the South China Sea region
  • Appendix D: List of acronyms
  • Appendix E. South China Sea maps