Japan’s desire to become a more “normal” power through South China Sea proclamations has just become more complicated thanks to Russia.
Japan’s desire to become a more “normal” power through South China Sea proclamations has just become more complicated thanks to Russia.
The Permanent Court of Arbitration’s verdict will have little weight in Beijing’s strategic considerations in the South China Sea.
Ahead of an expected unfavorable ruling for China in the South China Sea, Beijing has been rallying both international and domestic support to its cause.
Prior to the Hague’s ruling on the dispute between Beijing and the Manila in the South China Sea, Chinese media announced a “legal challenge” to the case.