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South China Sea
For the United States, Freedom of Navigation in Asia Concerns More Than Just China
By Ankit Panda
The United States' freedom of navigation program focuses on more than just China.
China Slows the Pace on Its Defense Spending Growth in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Anticipating slower overall growth, China slows the pace of its year-on-year defense spending growth.
War Kills: Understanding Military Capabilities in Context
By Franz-Stefan Gady
What we still don’t talk about when we talk about war.
Did Trump Get Something Out of Xi in Exchange for Affirming 'One China'?
By Ankit Panda
“The president always gets something.”
Is China Ready for Global Leadership?
By Dingding Chen
Yes and no, but China should get ready for global leadership if the U.S. further retreats from the world.
After Trump-Xi Call, US-China Interactions Expand, But Direction Remains Unclear
By Ankit Panda
Trump's affirmation of the United States' 'one China' policy has allowed for more high-level U.S.-China activity.
China Mulls Maritime Law Revisions, Codifying Its South China Sea Practices
By Ankit Panda
Freedom of navigation with Chinese characteristics may be incoming.
Expect a Heavier US Presence in the South China Sea, But What Can It Achieve?
By Steven Stashwick
Administration objectives are still unclear, but maintaining the regional status quo may be the most realistic.
More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.
'Act East' and the Burgeoning India-Indonesia Entente
By Harsh V. Pant
Can Indonesia and India come together to usher in a new era in bilateral ties?
How the South China Sea Could Heat Up Again in 2017
By Ankit Panda
The South China Sea could heat up as the year goes on.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.