Night Talk: Why does the South China Sea Matter?
- Date
- Tuesday 27 February 2024
- Time
- Address
- Wijnhaven
Turfmarkt 99
2511 DP The Hague - Room
- 3.46
About the Event
As a major shipping route, rich in natural resources, it is hard to overestimate the importance of the South China Sea. This region is rapidly seeing increased militarization due to competing territorial claims by China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia and Brunei. In this talk we will outline the main reasons this region has become a global flashpoint; the potential for armed conflict; and what this all means for Europe.
About the Speaker
The speaker for this Night Talk is Dr. Casper Wits. Dr. Wits is a University Lecturer in the Institute for Area Studies. His research focuses on postwar diplomatic and international history in East Asia, with a special interest in the development of Chinese and Japanse foreign policy and Sino-Japanese relations in this period. He also takes an interest in contemporary EU policy towards the East Asian region.
Registration
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