The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling on the South China Sea: Implications for Indonesia and beyond

In the wake of the 12 July 2016 ruling on the South China Sea by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, China and the Philippines have demonstrated marked differences in response. While Indonesia is not a claimant, it is among the countries in South East Asia that are impacted by this ruling.

HE Hassan Wirajuda, former Foreign Minister of Indonesia, will discuss how The Hague’s ruling impacts classification based on maritime features and historic rights to explore its wider implications for South East Asia and maritime law under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Programme: 12.30 coffee will be served

Featured Speaker

HE Hassan Wirajuda, former Foreign Minister of Indonesia

Discussant

Dr Lora Saalman, Director, SIPRI Programme on China and Global Security

Moderator

Dan Smith, Director, SIPRI