PLIR 4999 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Exclusive Economic Zone, United Nations Convention On The Law Of The Sea, Walkover

• School: University of Virginia
• Department: Politics-International Relations
• Course: PLIR 4999
• Professor: Womack Brantly

Document Summary

Under examines the process of bi-lateral & multi-lateral relations. Power relations are not defining factor social outcomes relying on dynamics. Sino-asean relations rely on establishing power of china. Improvement of relations in se asia in 90s improve diplomacy. Asean countries trying to maximize small advantages with china. Impetus for decision for fp of china towards myanmar (new developments and challenges + national interests) China finding a middle path influencing the myanmar. China"s recent interests in oil and gas pipe line. Vastly important in china energy and security cooperation. (maintaining order with myanmar + security) Based on balance and norms + human life and dignity (not possible w/. o china"s principal policies) Limits : chinese fp from the chinese side, although it does allude to myanmar"s domestic story. (modified?) Limitation is not terribly damaged by paper. Creates beijing as the keeper of same values divined motivation own impression rather than discussing other backgrounds (this is also his critique)