Southeast Asian Nations Look to Hedge Their Way Out of Troubled Waters in the South China Sea

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation

Both China and the Philippines released videos suggesting that the other was the aggressor.

Hedging ways out of troubled waters in South China Sea

The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hotspot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble. Malaysia has, of late, reaffirmed its commitment to oil and gas exploration in waters claimed by China while quietly building up its military on the islands off […] The post Hedging ways out of troubled waters in South China Sea appeared first on Asia Times.

Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea

A Philippine coast guard vessel patrols near Pagasa, part of the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea. Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble. Malaysia has of late reaffirmed its commitment to oil and gas exploration in waters claimed by China while quietly b…

2025 Southeast Asian Nations Look To Hedge Their Way Out Of Troubled Waters In The South China Sea

John Rennie Short, professor emeritus of public policy, UMBC The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake in the waters has stirred up yet more trouble. Malaysia has of late reaffirmed its commitment to oil and gas exploration in waters claimed by China while quietly building up its military on the islands off Borneo. Meanwhile, Chinese coast guard vessels…