September 10, 2025

The Role of International Law in the South China Sea Dispute: A Case Study of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration Ruling

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Case study analyzes the PCA ruling's effects on territorial claims in the South China Sea, highlighting the limitations of international law.

The PCA ruling declared China's Nine-Dash Line claim incompatible with UNCLOS, revealing legal vulnerabilities.
Despite the PCA's clarity, China's non-compliance illustrates the limitations of international law against major powers.
The effectiveness of international law remains contingent on political will and multilateral cooperation in conflict resolution.
The study underscores ongoing tensions between legal norms and geopolitical interests in the South China Sea region.

Zakria et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case study analyzes the PCA ruling's effects on territorial claims in the South China Sea, highlighting the limitations of international law.