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Military Activities In The Exclusive Economic Zone: East Asia Focus, Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
Military Activities In The Exclusive Economic Zone: East Asia Focus, Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
International Law Studies
In August 2014, a Chinese fighter aggressively intercepted a U.S. Navy surveillance plane over the South China Sea. This incident once again raises the issue of the legality of conducting military activities in and over the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) without coastal State notice or consent. All nations have a right under international law to conduct military activities in foreign EEZs. The article discusses the legal bases for conducting these activities and reviews some of the more prominent arguments used by States that purport to regulate such activities in the EEZ. It concludes that the right to engage in military …
The Bull In The China Shop: Raising Tensions In The Asia-Pacific Region, Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
The Bull In The China Shop: Raising Tensions In The Asia-Pacific Region, Raul (Pete) Pedrozo
International Law Studies
This paper examines the legality of China's recent endeavors to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific region, specifically with respect to the announcement of an ADIZ over the East China Sea. The piece concludes with recommendations for potential U.S. responses.