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The South China Sea: Geopolitical Significance

The South China Sea: Geopolitical Significance in the Contemporary Context

Introduction The South China Sea (SCS) has emerged as one of the most contested maritime regions in the world. Geographically situated at the crossroads of the Asia-Pacific, it stretches across an area of around 3.5 million square kilometers, bounded by China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Despite its relatively modest size compared…

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The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD): Strategic Cooperation and the Role of Malabar Exercises in Countering China’s Influence

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is a strategic alliance of four Indo-Pacific democracies: the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. Initially proposed in 2007, the QUAD has gained significant prominence in recent years, particularly due to concerns about the growing geopolitical and economic influence of China. In this context, one of the key military exercises…

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