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Explainer: The Philippines-China Maritime Dispute and International Law

Rebekah Yeager-Malkin | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US

December 28, 2023 04:59:11 pm

Through 2023, tensions in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines have escalated, marked by such significant escalations as the removal of a floating barrier by the Philippines near the Scarborough Shoal and the deployment of its Coast Guard amid increased activity by the Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) near Julian Felipe Reef (or [...]

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International Waters, Local Disputes: The Galaxy Leader Incident and the Challenge of Maritime Law

Rebekah Yeager-Malkin | U. Pittsburgh School of Law, US and Ingrid Burke Friedman | JURIST Editorial Director

November 21, 2023 12:43:48 pm

Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea on Sunday, taking 25 crew members hostage. The rebels claimed the hijacking was in response to the ship’s connection to Israel, and declared an intention to target ships linked to or owned by Israelis in international waters until the end of Israel’s campaign [...]

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