The Inseparability of Politics and Economics in the Asian Maritime Order

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  • アジアの海洋秩序と政経不可分性

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<p>Speakers from different disciplines delivered highly specialized presentations at the Spring Convention of the Japan Association for Asian Studies. However, regrettably, the session as a whole did not align well. This article considers the types of foundations or approaches that are desirable to comprehensively discuss the prospects of an Asian maritime order. First, it highlights the importance of recognizing a common foundation for a cause. The instability of the Asian maritime order is a reflection of international relations that have developed fluidity and polarization. A group of area specialists should take the initiative to study how to avoid or reduce the cross-disciplinary problems and risks arising from this situation. Second, specific issues that may have broader impacts should be discussed more actively. Significant variations exist in the measures taken by each country to prepare for the instability of existing sea lanes, which are worth analyzing. Moreover, the complex methodology for gray zone operations undertaken by China is strengthening the inseparability of politics and economics over regional affairs. Finally, after the Kinmen Island Incident in February 2024, the interconnectivity and correlation among issues in the East and South China Seas and the Taiwan Strait have rapidly intensified. Scholars should focus on this rising structured conflict between China and other countries including Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and the United States.</p>

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  • Asian Studies

    Asian Studies advpub (0), 2025

    Japan Association for Asian Studies

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