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Journal : Devotion: Journal of Research and Community Service

Analysis of the South China SEA: Resource Potential and Future Conflict Risks for Asean Countries Yunanto, Ari
Devotion : Journal of Research and Community Service Vol. 6 No. 10 (2025): Devotion: Journal of Community Research
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/devotion.v6i10.25551

Abstract

The South China Sea represents one of the most strategically significant maritime regions globally, characterized by complex territorial disputes involving China, Taiwan, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Brunei. This study examines the resource potential of the South China Sea and analyzes how these resources influence conflict risks for ASEAN member states. Employing qualitative research methodology through case study design and process-tracing techniques, this research investigates the interplay between natural resource exploitation, territorial claims, and security dynamics in the region. The findings reveal that the South China Sea contains substantial reserves of oil (estimated 11 billion barrels), natural gas (190 trillion cubic feet), and fisheries resources (8 million metric tons annually), alongside serving as a critical international trade route with approximately $5.3 trillion in goods transiting annually. The territorial disputes are exacerbated by competing interpretations of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), China's nine-dash line claims, and increasing militarization of disputed features. ASEAN's mediation efforts face significant challenges due to diverse member interests, Chinese economic leverage, and external power involvement. The study concludes that effective conflict management requires strengthened ASEAN unity, enhanced diplomatic mechanisms, adherence to international law, and cooperative frameworks for resource sharing. The research contributes to understanding how resource-rich maritime territories shape regional security architecture and provides policy recommendations for peaceful dispute resolution in contested waters.
Co-Authors Achmad Noerkhaerin Putra AFFANDI, FAKHRUN Agus Sarono, Agus Agus Suroso Al Ayubi, Shalahuddin Al-Asyari, Shella Virgina Umma Alam, Faris Satria Alfi Syahrin Rahazade, Raden Roro Hanny Alriski, Mochammad Fadhil Niko Amal, Hifdul Lisan Amal, Ichlasul Anggraeni, Lisa Angkawidjaja, Elizabeth Vania Ardhita, Bunga Cheta Kharisma Ari Asnani Ariyani, Noor Aida Arviana Yuliasari, Arviana BAMBANG SUNARKO Bella, Nadia Putri Salsa Briliyan Ernawati Chandra Kirana Daryono Daryono, Daryono DITA PERWITASARI Dwi Budi Santoso Edi Widjajanto Erminawati erminawati Fajriyah, Bunga Sita Roihanul Hafidh Prasetyo, Mujiono Hafiz, M. Al Halim, Pricilia Gunawan Hastono, Broto Hendriyono, F.X. Hidayat, Abia Kalila Imelda Martinelli, Imelda Irawati Irawati Jaedin, Jaedin - Joko Priyono KA, Ryamizard Haritzidane Legianty, Fanny Amelia Lumbanraja, Anggita Doramia M Aris Widodo Maharani Sukma, Novira Manurung, Samuel Karunia Marbun, Bachtiar MS Chandra Ndokii, Pongki Paulus Ni’mah, Alna Fadliah Ais Fatchun Noor, Muhammad Rifky Ersadian Novira Maharani Sukma, Novira Maharani Nugrantara, Pafta Ubay Ongriwalu, Adolf Djatmiko Partogi Sihombing , Januardo Sulung Prasasti, Inicafony Priyono, F.X. Joko Pudji Andayani, Pudji Purbaningtyas, Brian Jati Purwanto Purwanto Putra, Yoga Abiansyah Dwi Rachman, Tasya Putri Radam, M. Robyanoor Ahyadi Rahayu Rahayu Rakhmawati, Yuli Ramadhanty, Diva Azmia Ramadita, Ivan Yosa Ari Ratno Purnomo Renny Aditya Rizky Mutiara Lestari, Rizky Mutiara Rizkyana, Muhamamd Agung Sadtyafitri, Murti Safitri, Fanti Indriana Salim, Monica Anggriana Sandy, Valencya Arya Saputra, Dimas Saraswati , Retno Septian Rheno Widianto siti wulandari Suci, Vebricia Rahmah Suliyanto . Suliyanto Suliyanto Surjadi, Tresty Putri Sutarmin Sutarmin, Sutarmin Syahid, Annisa Fitri Nur Tambunan, Jonathan Hiero Tarumingkeng, Meilinda Tobing, Samuel L. Triawanti Triawanti Turymshayeva , Arida Undri Rastuti Valencia Granetta, Vio Wardhana, Wisnu Cakra Wawan Setiawan Weni Novandari Westi, Adella Putri Wibowo, Widiyo Suryo Wibowo Widiyanti, Ida Yoga, Yoga Yos Johan Utama Yudha, Ahmad arie Yudhoyono, Gatot Eko Zulaicha, Ratni Zulfa, Diah Ayu Kholivia