South China Sea conflict risks to rise in Trump’s second term, academic forecasts

South China Sea conflict risks to rise in Trump’s second term, academic forecasts

[South China Morning Post] - 01/6/2025

The year ahead is likely to see Washington take a more aggressive approach to Beijing, while other disputes in the waterway continue.



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