Game of Dominance

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How uninhabited islands in East China Sea and South China Sea have caused territorial rows between China, Japan, Vietnam and Philippines. The USA intervenes from time to time while Australia is also dragged in. Dr. Pichamon Yeophantong, a lecturer in International Relations and Development, University of New South Wales, analysed the conflicts.


Image: Senkaku Islands (AP-Kyodo News)


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