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4. Island disputes and maritime regime building in East Asia: between a rock and a hard place

Island disputes and maritime regime building in East Asia: between a rock and a hard place

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: 327.2/MIN

Author

: Gyo Koo Min

Contributor

: Vincent Jinap

Summary

This book explores the three most prominent island disputes in East Asia: the Dokdo/Takeshima, the Senkaku/Diaoyu, and the Paracel and Spratly disputes. These island disputes clearly illustrate the puzzling pattern of continuity and mutual restraint in East Asia’s territorial conflicts. In dealing with sovereignty issues, East Asian countries have engaged in varied patterns of diplomatic and military behaviors. In some cases, one can find examples of the aggressive use of military force and intransigent bargaining strategies, while in others military inaction and accommodative diplomacy are equally evident.