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This course will explore maritime issues in Asia, focusing on the maritime interests and maritime strategies of a number of countries, including China, Japan, Australia, the United States, India, Vietnam, and the Philippines, among others. It will begin with an overview of maritime issues in Asia and explore evolving views on maritime interests in several countries and the development of maritime strategies and capabilities intended to address those interests. The course will also include an assessment of different countries' approaches to the security, economic, diplomatic and legal aspects of maritime disputes. The course will cover maritime territorial disputes in the East China Sea, where China claims the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands, which are administered by Japan, and in the South China Sea, where China’s claims conflict with those of a number of rivals. This will include assessments of the key actors involved. With respect to China, for example, the key actors include China’s navy, coast guard, and maritime militia as well as select state-owned enterprises. The course will also consider Taiwan’s role in the maritime disputes. In addition, it will explore other maritime issues of importance to countries in Asia, such as anti-piracy operations, fisheries issues, and energy security concerns.