Spratly Islands: Vietnam sending tourists on a cruise to disputed region The main problem of this article is the land dispute of Vietnam, China and other Southeast Asian countries (the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei) to the numerous Spratly Islands. All of the countries have the Spratly Islands in their old territorial map that leads to overlapping of autonomy right to the islands. Since 1974, there are several military incidents and exploration by the countries with the help of foreign
and territorial disputes over islands and ocean among six nations surrounding the sea. As can be seen on the map, the claims of these nations overlap, which consequently causes conflicts in the region. The core of the dispute lies in China’s claim of almost the entire sea territory including the two main island chains, the Spratly and the Paracel. A “nine-dash line”, drawn in 1947 by Kuomintang, presents these claims, which China justifies by arguing that both the islands were regarded as integral parts
The South China Sea has been the source of arguments among different countries for centuries, but the dispute between the Philippines and China escalated tension worldwide. This is a wide debate about territory and sovereignty over ocean areas. The reasons for this argument are also about resources (e.g. oil and natural gas deposits), fishing opportunities, extension of border and port-building. A lot of experts have been saying that United Nations Convention on The Law of The Sea (UNCLOS) and Association
The Philippines is a country of 7,107 islands is situated in the Southeast of Asia and has a population of more than a hundred million; its archipelago is vast ranging from the south of Taiwan up to the north of Borneo, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Philippines is quoted as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ due of its strategic location, rich culture, biodiversity, and God-crafted environment. The location is proven to be defensibly strategic and economically gifted, but is also a location prone to a number
1. Manila Bus Hostage Crisis This hostage crisis happened on August 23, 2010 at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila where former Philippine National Police Senior Inspector Rolando Mendoza which he was dismissed of being police officer due to some cases in relation to drugs in 2008 which the Ombudsman found the said police officer and four others guilty due to misconduct and ordered dismissal from the service and his benefits especially if he will retired from the office, it will be forfeited
1.0 INTRODUCTION Malaysia is a country that has seen stability and the strength of political stability, economic development and cultural and social harmony. As a developing country and also to the era of developed countries, Malaysia has sought to strengthen position through its foreign policy. Foreign policy of countries typically will reflect accomplishments and successes state administration itself. However, it is also influenced by the shape and orientation of foreign policy conducted by a