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Course Name IDFR Lecture Series 7/2015 South China Sea Dispute Date August 2015 Aim This discourse aims to enhance understanding of the current disputes and discuss possibilities how it can be resolved. Rationale Malaysia is involved in disputes over territory and sovereignty over ocean areas and the Paracels and the Spratlys – two island chains claimed in whole or in part by a number of countries in the region. Target Group Malaysian government offcials, foreign mission representatives, policy makers and analysts, academicians, tertiary students, non-governmental organisations, government-linked companies, the private sector and other interest groups. Learning Outcomes By the end of this programme, the participants should be able: U To understand the origin and evolution of disputes in the South China Sea; and U To critically analyse and discuss recent developments in related to this issue. Discourse Methodology 128 Learning will be through lectures, panel discussions and presentations. How to Apply Participation in this event is through invitation which will be sent out by IDFR two weeks before the event. Contact Person Ms. Rafzah Zahri Deputy Director Email : rafzah@idfr.gov.my Tel : +603 2149 1013 Fax : +603 2145 7015 2015 Prospectus