2020 Fiscal Year Research-status Report
Balancing National Security and Sovereign Sensitivity: Re-examining the Law of the Sea Convention and Freedom of Navigation in Southeast Asia
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20K13430
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| Research Institution | Tokyo International University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2020-04-01 – 2023-03-31
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| Keywords | Southeast Asia / freedom of navigation / international law / unclos |
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| Outline of Annual Research Achievements |
Due to the impact of COVID19 pandemic, research has been suspended for some time. Nevertheless, the researcher has presented a preliminary paper on navigational rights and freedoms in Southeast Asia at the International Studies Association Annual Conference (virtually because of COVID19 pandemic) last April 8th.
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| Current Status of Research Progress |
Current Status of Research Progress
4: Progress in research has been delayed.
Reason
Due to the impact of COVID19 pandemic, research has been suspended for some time. Travel to Southeast Asia remains impossible.
The hiring of RA was delayed.
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| Strategy for Future Research Activity |
Over the next 6-12 months, the following will be completed:
- South China Sea timeline, 2016-2020
- Asia Maritime Index website will be launched
- On-site data-gathering will resume
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| Causes of Carryover |
Research will accelerate next fiscal year. Hence, more research activities will be conducted, including purchases of equipment, hiring RA, etc.
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