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included the location, size of the islands, and also the history.
Background of the South China Sea dispute - involved six different states which
the islands.
Why the disputes are considered a flashpoint of threatening peace and stability in
The Spratly Island disputes have been ongoing, for more than 50 years, with varying
degrees of intensity in terms of tensions and conflict. Explain more on this. Debate arises
on the reasons behind the failure of claimant States to seek final settlement of the disputes
are still fighting for the Spratly Islands, despite the fact that numerous dispute resolution
Nations Charter 1945 and other global instruments. One can argued that different claimants
states seems to have stronger preference in choosing certain types of mechanism that could
fulfil or maximize its national interests. ? There are two reasons behind for this dispute,
which are the resources and the strategic concerns. Even though these countries had come
out with few solutions in order to solve the dispute, they failed at the end as every state
based on LOS? Commented [U2]: LOS ini apa? You suppose to give full title
before you give the acronym. The reader cannot read your mind!!!!
iii. What are the advantages and disadvantages of these mechanism resolution that can used
iv. Why claimant States prefer or reluctant to adopt certain dispute resolution mechanisms
This report objective is to provide the brief background of the Spratly Islands dispute.
i. To identify and discuss the dispute resolution mechanisms based on the Spratly Island
disputes.
ii. To assess the advantages and disadvantages of these mechanism resolution that can be
iii. To examine the main reasons behind claimant States reluctance or preference for
certain dispute resolution mechanisms in the context of South China Sea disputes.
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5.2.2 XXXX
5.2.3 XXXX
5.2.4 XXXX
5.3 Disputing Parties and their Claims
5.3.1 Malaysia
5.3.3 China
The dispute resolution mechanisms that can be used by the claimant States are as followed:
6.1 Negotiation
6.2 Mediation
6.3 Conciliation
6.4 Arbitration
6.5 Adjudication
7.1 Negotiation
7.2 Mediation
7.3 Conciliation
7.4 Arbitration
7.5 Adjudication
8.1 Malaysia
8.3 China
9.0 Conclusion
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