DAOJIONG Zha <br/><br/>
Mischief Reef:  geopolitics and implications 

 -  2003 
<br/><br/> Entered on 08/APR/2003 
<br/><br/> This article examines the Mischief Reef and Scarborough Shoal disputes in the context of the dynamic political interaction between China, the Philippines, ASEAN and the United States. A review of recent development indicates that these particular incidents and the Spratly disputes in general have increased in intensity and complexity drawing in ASEAN and the United States. China is the main player and several conclusion are drawn regarding its strategy and tactics. We see the status quo as unstable and propose a few possible directions of the actions in the interest of conflict in prevention. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>ASEAN<br/>CHINA<br/>MISCHIEF REEF<br/>PHILIPPINES<br/>SPRATLY ISLANDS<br/>TERRITORIAL CLAIMS<br/>UNITED STATES