Aside from sovereignty over the sea, ownership, access, and conservation of mineral and living marine resources are at stake, punctuating the need for rules.
The 1958 conference couldn't agree on an acceptable definition of the territorial sea but it accomplished the adoption of several historic related conventions.
Explore the history and role of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea in global maritime order and Japan's commitment to the rule of...
Cobalt powers our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles. It's time for global action to end child labor and other toxic conditions in the mines.
Hiroshi Yoshida, one of Japan's greatest 20th-century artists, traveled to India and created iconic works capturing the Taj Mahal at various times of the day.
Beijing's policy toward Bhutan is limited for now, but history shows why the latter remains wary of China's ultimate strategic aims in the Himalayan region.
The turmoil in Bangladesh, the eighth most populous country, could have a far-reaching geostrategic impact across South Asia and the Indian Ocean region.
China claims "thriving" trade, but Africa's trade deficit has widened by 46%. Meanwhile, Chinese investment continues to grow with a heavy focus on minerals.
Sri Lanka imposed a moratorium on foreign research vessels in a step to curb Beijing's influence, which was a major factor in its colossal economic debacle.
Indian poet Rabindranath Tagore opened his home to many involved in Asia's cultural renaissance, including Okakura Kakuzo, who famously wrote "The Book of Tea."
Okinawa constitutes the lynchpin of Japan's positioning across the East China Sea, and US military presence remains the pivot for its security and defense.
The China factor has been a recurring campaign issue in US elections. But the question remains whether the new president will turn rhetoric into actual policy.
