NAVIGATING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND REGIONAL COOPERATION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION

Authors

  • Abdul Waheed Department of History and politics, The University of Haripur
  • Ejaz Khan Ph.D Scholar Department of Political Science and International Relations Hazara University Mansehra
  • Muhammad Salis Subject Specialist Pakistan Studies in Elementary & Secondary Education Department KPK Pakistan

Abstract

The South China Sea (SCS) dispute represents a complex geopolitical crisis involving regional security, international law, and great power dynamics. This study examines the applicability of international law, particularly United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in addressing Southeast Asia’s territorial disputes and resource competition. It also analyzes the impact of the Permanent Court of Arbitration's (PCA) ruling, which invalidated China’s expansive claims, and highlights ASEAN's conflict management efforts, emphasizing dialogue and cooperation despite internal challenges. Using qualitative research methodology, including document analysis of legal texts, ASEAN communiqués, and international rulings, this study underscores that resolving the SCS dispute requires a blend of multilateral diplomacy and a rules-based legal framework.

Keywords: South China Sea, UNCLOS, ASEAN, Territorial Disputes

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Published

2025-01-22

How to Cite

Abdul Waheed, Ejaz Khan, & Muhammad Salis. (2025). NAVIGATING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND REGIONAL COOPERATION IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 3(01), 520–534. Retrieved from https://journalofcontemporarylegalstudies.online/index.php/14/article/view/99

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Vol. 3 No. 01 (2025): Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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