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Scarborough Shoal
Duterte: South China Sea Talks With China 'Within The Year'
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president expects bilateral talks to begin within the year.
Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
By Ankit Panda
Fidel Ramos' "Track II" overture maintains steam, but can bilateralism lead to a positive outcome?
China Flies 'Strategic' Bomber Over Disputed Feature in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It remains unclear whether the flight over Scarborough Shoal occurred before or after the July 12 PCA verdict.
Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
Modernizing the Coast Guard is an urgent (but neglected) task for the archipelagic state.
A Complete Guide to the Upcoming South China Sea International Law Verdict
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the upcoming verdict in Philippines v. China.
Regional Implications of the Duterte Presidency
By Tetsuo Kotani
What impact will the new president have on the U.S. alliance, the South China Sea, and Japan’s regional role?
US Navy Destroyers Patrol Near China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States tries to signal resolve ahead of a court ruling on Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Philippines v. China: Decision to Be Released on July 12, 2016
By Ankit Panda
The highly anticipated verdict will offer clarity on maritime entitlements in the Spratly Islands.
Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?
By Steven Stashwick
Philippine President-elect saying no to war with China over disputed shoal complicates U.S. deterrence effort.
South China Sea: An Eyewitness Account of Tensions at Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
Anders Corr, who traveled with activists to Scarborough Shoal, joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda for a discussion.
Will China Begin Scarborough Shoal Reclamation After Hague Verdict on South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Scarborough Shoal was seized by China in 2012. Reclamation there would be unusually provocative.
China’s $50 Trillion Plan for a Global Energy Grid
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, Scarborough Shoal, Nepal-China military ties, and myth-busting about China's economy. Friday China links.