South China Sea arbitration
Coverage of South China Sea arbitration in the Nexus archive.
- Video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys on China media draws Manila’s protest
The Philippine government protested China's state-owned media for publishing a video depicting Filipinos as monkeys, which it called racist and demeaning. The video, linked to China's rejection of a 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling, was demanded to be removed by Manila. China's Foreign Ministry stated the video does not represent its official position but reiterated its stance that the arbitration was a 'political farce.'
- Winning the Indus lawfare
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan has withstood political tensions and conflicts, highlighting the principle of honoring international agreements. The dispute now involves 'lawfare,' where legal arguments are strategically used to shape global perceptions alongside diplomatic and media efforts. The article emphasizes that treaty obligations must endure beyond periods of friendship to maintain international legal order.