Thurs., April 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Room 1010(m) Boardroom

*This is part of the Great Discussion series, which requires registration. See details below.

The South China Sea is a locus of competing territorial claims, and China its most vocal claimant. Beijing’s interest has intensified disputes with other countries in the region in recent years, especially since China has increased its naval presence. Despite rising international pressure, including an unfavorable ruling by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, China staunchly defends its policies in the region. Preventing tensions from boiling over is a matter of careful diplomacy.

Format:
6:30 – Video background report (compliments printed briefing paper provided in advance)*
7:00 – Remarks by guest
7:30 – group discussion

*Videos and Briefing papers provided by the Foreign Policy Association.

Enrollment is limited.  $35 to register for the series (8 meetings)**
**Registration includes briefing book on the eight issues.

To register: Online click on this link.

By check (payable to SCC Foundation in support of the GAC and mailed to the SCC Foundation, 16101 Greenwood Avenue North, Room 1005, Shoreline, WA 98133).  Note on your check that this is for GAC Great Discussions.

*Attending individual seminars is possible. Contact Larry Fuell (lfuell@shoreline.edu), 5385 FOSS Building.  $5 entrance fee collected at door.
*Students can earn 2 credit hours (POLS222)! Contact Larry Fuell (lfuell@shoreline.edu), 5385 FOSS Building
*For more information go to the GAC website, or contact Larry Fuell (lfuell@shoreline.edu) or Jonathan Peebles (jpeebles@shoreline.edu)

Support generously provided by the Center for Global Studies, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, UW.