THE FORMATION AND TRANSFORMATION OF THE REGIONAL SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA
Keywords:
South China Sea, regional security, territorial disputes, geopolitical competition, maritime security, strategic rivalry, ASEAN, international law, freedom of navigation, great power politics.Abstract
This article examines the formation and transformation of the regional security system in the South China Sea. It explores the historical evolution of territorial disputes, geopolitical competition, maritime trade routes, and military strategies. Particular attention is given to China's regional ambitions, the United States' balancing role, ASEAN's strategic autonomy, and the influence of international law on regional security dynamics and stability.
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