In recent years, China has escalated its territorial claims to a small number of islands in the South China Sea. These islands have long been a source of friction between China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam but today they represent a new land grab. The islands are resource rich as well as provide a potential military outpost for China. The United States condemns China’s actions that are currently under review by the international Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.
Some possible resources:
In the Philippines’ South China Sea Case, Is International Law on Trial?
http://thediplomat.com/2015/07/in-the-philippines-south-china-sea-case-is-international-law-on-trial/
The South China Sea Dispute: A Brief History
http://www.lawfareblog.com/south-china-sea-dispute-brief-history
China and the Reefs: A Weakness in the U.S. Position
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/23/opinion/china-and-the-reefs-a-weakness-in-the-usposition.html?smid=pl-share&_r=0
Make own coherent argument about the topic. Cite specific concepts, short quotes and examples from the readings as evidence to support your own argument. Note that you must reference at least four readings from the textbook. (McCarty, Philip, ed. 2013. Integrated Perspectives in Global Studies (Revised First Edition). Cognella. ISBN: 162661055X. P) Feel free to cite other books and articles as needed.
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