IN-DEPTH: Why is the South China Sea such a pivotal region? W/ Professor Rory Medcalf

Gen talks to Professor Rory Medcalf about Australia's maritime security specifically the tensions between the US and China and how Australia will be involved. Professor Medcalf is the Head of the National Security College at ANU, he has published two books Indo-Pacific Empire: China, America and the Contest for the World's Pivotal Region and Contest for the Indo-Pacific: Why China Won't Map the Future

In this episode, Gen and Professor Medcalf discuss:

- Inside China's nationalism and instability in the indo-pacific region 

- What kind of relationship does Australia want with China? 

- China's claim over the South China Sea and its impact on surrounding countries

- What precedents does China's artificial islands set for the International Law of the Sea? 

- The role of Belt and Road Initiative 

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CREDITS: This episode is produced by Young Diplomats Society on the lands of the Wurundjeri/Gadigal people. We pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the lands upon which we operate and live.