Hunter Marston

Hunter Marston, a PhD candidate at the Australian National University and Southeast Asia Associate at 9DashLine, shares his deep knowledge of the South China Sea's geopolitical landscape. He discusses the escalating tensions between China and its neighbors, particularly Vietnam and the Philippines. The conversation highlights the strategic significance of territorial claims and the implications of China's militarization. Marston emphasizes the need for future U.S. administrations to effectively navigate these complex political waters and understand Vietnam's diplomatic balancing act.