Maritime security and geopolitical rivalry in the South China sea
Maritime security and geopolitical rivalry in the South China sea
This seminar took stock of tensions in the South China sea. Leading experts discussed the geopolitical, legal and economic implications of current developments.
In the Indo-Pacific region, waterways such as the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait are currently serving as stages for grey zone conflicts and broader geopolitical tensions. We see this expressed through various tendencies: territorial disputes and increased military presence, challenges to the rules-based order, as well as disruptions to global supply chains.
In this first seminar of three on maritime security in a geopolitical age, we took stock of tensions in the South China sea. Leading experts discussed the geopolitical, legal and economic implications of current developments.
Great power competition between China and US is one key factor. But regional actors like the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan are also drawn into the stage. Even the EU and individual European states are becoming more involved in the Indo-Pacific region, cultivating new partnerships, while seeking to shore up regional stability, order and international trade.
The seminar focused on maritime security in the South China Sea and how actors navigate the geopolitical landscape with their respective economic interests, political ambitions and military posturing.
The seminar was organised in a collaboration between DIIS and the Maritime Research Alliance. It was the first in a series of three seminars at DIIS on maritime security. Look out for our next seminars, where we will discuss issues related to maritime security the Arctic in October 2024 and the Baltic Sea region in January 2025.
Programme
14.00-14.05 Welcome, Thomas Roslyng Olesen, MRA
14.05-14.15 Introduction, Jessica Larsen, DIIS
14.15-14.30 The geopolitics of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, Andreas Bøje Forsby, DIIS
14.30-14.45 Legal implications of tensions in the South China Sea, Birgit Feldtmann, Aalborg University
14.45-15.00 The economies of China-Europe business relations, Thomas Sylvest, Danish Shipping
15.00-15.30 Q&A
Practical information
The livestreaming will appear with a link on this page just before the seminar starts. You will be able to watch the seminar recording afterwards as well.
