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US-China rivalry in Southeast Asia region: a study on the South China Sea case
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Abstract
Southeast Asia is one of the places where fierce rivalry is taking place between the two leading powers in the world today - the US and China. The US-China rivalry in this region takes place in key fields, from politics - diplomacy, economy, security - defense to "soft power", the most prominent of ... view more
Southeast Asia is one of the places where fierce rivalry is taking place between the two leading powers in the world today - the US and China. The US-China rivalry in this region takes place in key fields, from politics - diplomacy, economy, security - defense to "soft power", the most prominent of which is the South China Sea issue. This article analyzes the strategic importance of the South China Sea in the policy of the US and China, the competition between the US and China in Southeast Asia in general, and the South China Sea in particular. To achieve this goal, the authors use research methods in international relations to analyze the main issues of the study. In addition to reviewing previous scholarly research and reviews, the authors use a comparative approach to assess the interactions between theory and data. The authors believe the data is important for accurately assessing the strategic competition between the US and China in Southeast Asia and the South China Sea. The rise of China in the early years of the XXI century strongly influenced the adjustment of the US policy in Southeast Asia and the powerful US-China rivalry in this region and the South China Sea. This rivalry is becoming increasingly complicated, and geopolitical conflicts between major powers are possible in the following years.... view less
Keywords
Southeast Asia; China; United States of America; geopolitics; conflict; international relations
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
Rivalry; South China Sea
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 336-351
Journal
Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, 9 (2023) 1
ISSN
1857-9760
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed