Nine Dash Line : Deciphering the South China Sea Conundrum (Paperback)

Acknowledgements

Preface

Introduction

Abbreviations

1. What Makes the Nine Dash Line Special?: A Background

2. Legalities of the Chinese Claims in the Nine Dash Line

3. Nine Dash Line in China’s ‘Rise to Power’

4. South China Sea Littorals: ‘Contested’ Spaces and Coordinating Relations

5. The Security Dynamics: PLAN, Coast Guard and Maritime Militia

6. Economic Importance of the South China Sea

7. Climate Change and Environmental Perspective in the SCS

8. Conclusion