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Author: Ryan Santicola


Ryan Santicola is a judge advocate in the United States Navy. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy.

Promoting Good Faith in the South China Sea

By Ryan Santicola | April 8, 2015 | Categories: China, International Law, Land Reclamation
As China continues its reclamation activities in the South China Sea, there is speculation that it will use the new land masses to justify its international legal claims. One critical question will be whether it claims an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for each of the features being developed.  Given China’s interpretation of the rights of […]
Promoting openness and exchange in maritime Asia

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