Costly Delaying under Gray-Zone Competition: Empirical Analysis of the Development of the South China Sea Dispute in the Post-Arbitration Era

Key Points

• To analyze the dynamics and implications of the South China Sea dispute in the post-arbitration context.
• Conducted an empirical analysis of the South China Sea dispute
• Examined the impact of gray-zone competition
• Assessed the outcomes of arbitration on dispute resolution
• Identified significant delays in navigating the dispute
• Mapped the influence of gray-zone competition on negotiation tactics
• Provided insights into future conflict resolution strategies