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Why the South China Sea Matters in Global Strategy: The Sea That Decides the Century

A third of global trade, untapped energy reserves, the world's most contested maritime claims, and a Code of Conduct deadline approaching its tenth anniversary of legal defeat — the South China Sea in 2026 is not a regional dispute. It is the chokepoint where the future balance of global power will be decided.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

20 June 2026 18 min read 21 views

Why the South China Sea Matters in Global Strategy: The Sea That Decides the Century

Why the South China Sea Matters in Global Strategy: The Sea That Decides the Century

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