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China-Philippines Duel Over a South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Clint Richards
Both countries are developing their South China Sea strategies, neither of which has much to do with ASEAN.
The Benefits of a Sluggish Pivot to Asia
By Ankit Panda
Sure, the U.S. pivot to Asia is slower than expected, but that's a good thing.
New ASEAN Anti-Cyber Skills Aimed at China
By Clint Richards
Japan and the U.S. are using ASEAN to further crack down on Chinese cybercrimes.
Imperatives Trump Shangri-La Rhetoric
By Clint Richards
As regional tension dissipates, the strategic imperatives of the Shangri-La Dialogue countries reemerge.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Making ASEAN Relevant
By John Lee
The bloc has a role in keeping the regional peace, but it must overcome its tendency to paralysis.
Southeast Asia Retreats From Democracy
By Zachary Keck
After decades of greater democratization, a new report says that democracy is in retreat throughout ASEAN.
China, Vietnam, and the South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Diplomat speaks with Dr. Patrick Cronin about the current tensions and the repercussions for China, Vietnam, and ASEAN.
Philippines, Vietnam Reject Xi's Warning Against Military Alliances
By Tyler Roney
Vietnam and the Philippines are growing closer together over Beijing's claims and provocations.
In Face-Offs with China, Vietnam, Philippines Grow Closer
By Shannon Tiezzi
Facing a heated clash with China, Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with other claimants in the South China Sea.
Solving Intra-ASEAN South China Sea Disputes
By Zachary Keck
It’s time for the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei to resolve their own territorial disputes.
China's Oil Rig Gambit: South China Sea Game-Changer?
By Carl Thayer
China's placement of a state-owned oil rig in the South China Sea was unexpected, provocative and illegal.
ASEAN Leaders Summit to Take Place Amid South China Sea Concerns
By Ankit Panda
ASEAN leaders will meet this weekend and China will be at the top of the agenda.