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This concluding chapter reprises the themes of the book. In the South China Sea, disputed claims to ownership of the small islands, the control of passage and the energy and fishery resources are growing sources of tension. A simple game theory model helps explain behavior, warning that there are risks of real conflict—conflict that could derail regional development. Regional economic cooperation can be an alternative to the present conflicts. However, while there is the potential for peaceful development of the South China Sea, there are real challenges to structuring successful programs.
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Green, D.J. (2016). Conclusion. In: The Third Option for the South China Sea. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-40274-1_10
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