Nationalist Sentiments Run High in Asian Territorial Disputes
Elliot Brennan
Spot fire disputes have sparked across Asia, with the winds of nationalism spurring them on. If one flares up it could ignite a region. Escalating tensions should have mediators vigilant and with pails of water at the ready. With tensions escalating rapidly in Asia’s territorial disputes, this Policy Brief takes a look at the current situation and some of the possible triggers for conflict.
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