//php if(!empty($last_str)){if(!preg_match('~[0-9]+~', $first_str)){echo $title;}else{echo $last_str; }}else{echo $title;}?>338 : Implications of the South China Sea Arbitration Case
Rajeev Ranjan Chaturvedy
29 July 2016
The South China Sea (SCS) arbitration case has given a fresh opportunity to ASEAN countries to reflect on their strategy and undertake confidence-building measures. A better understanding among ASEAN states is necessary if they are to offer a much-needed political message to China. Indeed, the SCS dispute is a litmus test for ASEAN unity and its role in maintaining regional stability and peace.