Formation of Quad, FONOPS and China’s Expansionist Ambitions.

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  • Atri Patel O P Jindal Global University

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https://doi.org/10.54945/jjia.v2i5.70

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Chinese expansionism, South China Sea, FONOP, Deadlock, Alternatives

Abstract

Chinese expansionism has posed a serious threat to the free maritime region in the South China sea and has also challenged the interests of other regional countries. In such a situation, America, through several policies like FONOP, has tried to challenge the dominance of Beijing in the region. The firmness to adhere to the diplomatic policy of expansionism by China and the rejection of such claims by the US has resulted in a critical situation in the South China sea. Although FONOP is getting successful in sending clear messages about the US and its allies' rejection of Chinese expansionism, it is not capable enough to neutralise Beijing’s intentions. Hence, FONOP had led to a deadlock between both sides in the region and narrowed the scope of success for expansionist propaganda, leaving few alternatives for a ceasefire in the region of the South China sea.

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Author Biography

Atri Patel, O P Jindal Global University

Atri Patel is a student of JGLS, O P Jindal Global University

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Published

2021-12-01

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Patel, A. (2021). Formation of Quad, FONOPS and China’s Expansionist Ambitions. Jindal Journal of International Affairs, 9(2), 25–35. https://doi.org/10.54945/jjia.v2i5.70

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Vol. 9 No. 2 (2021)

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