Abstract
The recent upsurge in tensions in the South China Sea represents a security flashpoint with global consequences. The South China Sea is a strategic maritime link and a vital gateway for shipping in East Asia. While it is economically and strategically an integrated entity and a key region for the emerging economies of the Asia-Pacific, many countries have staked a sovereign claim over its waters and islands. The dispute has the potential to turn into a military conflict that could end up affecting the peace and security of the entire region.
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