Maritime Security in the South China Sea

Abstract

Contents: Part I Introduction: Maritime security in the South China Sea: cooperation and implications, Wu Shicun and Zou Keyuan. Part II Securing Navigation in the South China Sea: Good order at sea in the South China Sea, Sam Bateman Maritime trade development in Asia: a need for regional maritime security cooperation in the South China Sea, Hong Nong Maritime security cooperation in the South China Sea region, Andrew S. Erickson Myth and reality: the rise and fall of contemporary maritime piracy in the South China Sea, Xu Ke Commentary: a regional perspective on South China Sea passage security, Wu Shicun. Part III Regional Cooperation Combating Maritime Terrorism and Piracy: Regional maritime security initiative (RMSI) and enhancing security in the Straits of Malacca: littoral states' and regional responses, Yann-huei Song Crackdown on piracy in Southeast Asian seas: need a more effective legal regime?, Zou Keyuan Southeast Asian SLOC security, Joshua H. Ho The United States response to maritime terrorism, Kristen G. Juras Commentary: enhancing Sino-US maritime cooperation for regional security, Bao Hongjun and Zhu Huayou. Part IV Environmental Security and Maritime Rescue: The development of oil spill preparedness and response in China, Xu Shiming Regional cooperation for marine pollution contingency response in the South China Sea, Zhang Xiangjun International submarine rescue: a constructive role for China, Lyle J. Goldstein and William S. Murray Commentary: search and rescue in South China Sea and regional cooperation, Zhang Jie Index.