title: Concluding Bilateral and Regional Agreements relating to Maritime Disputes: Possible Implications for the Compulsory Dispute Settlement Mechanisms under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
abstract: In the midst of recent complicated developments in the East Sea (South China Sea), ASEAN member states and China have concluded a number of bilateral and regional agreements to manage disputes and promote maritime cooperation. This demonstrates efforts of the parties to enhance trust, prevent conflicts, and create a favorable environment for dispute settlement. The conclusion of bilateral and regional agreements, however, also raises concerns over possible implications for the compulsory dispute
journal: VNU Journal of Science Legal Studies