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South China Sea
Revealed: The Truth Behind ASEAN's Retracted Kunming Statement
By Carl Thayer
New details on the June 14 meeting between ASEAN and China shed light on the imbroglio surrounding ASEAN's statement.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.
China Commissions New ‘Submarine Killer’ Warship for South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship’s main area of responsibility will be the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
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.
What's in New Zealand's New 2016 Defense White Paper?
By Ankit Panda
New Zealand's new defense white paper outlines the country's strategic and defense priorities.
Reality Check: The South China Sea Does Not Define the US-China Relationship
By Dingding Chen
The relationship between the world's two most important countries is far broader than the South China Sea disputes.
Crimea and the South China Sea: Russia and China Grasp for Support
By Casey Michel
Only a handful of countries side with both Moscow and Beijing on their respective controversial territorial claims.
As South China Sea Verdict Nears, Washington Must Stand with Manila
By J. Randy Forbes
As the Permanent Court of Arbitration nears a historic verdict, Washington must stand with Manila.
Chinese Fighter Conducts 'Unsafe' Intercept of US Spy Plane in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “unsafe” intercept occurred on Tuesday in international airspace over the East China Sea.
Setting the Record Straight on US-India South China Sea Patrols
By Jeff Smith
Was Washington simply being overzealous by proposing joint South China Sea patrols with India or is there more to the story?
Top US Navy Officer Visits US Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Amid growing tensions, the U.S. Navy’s highest ranking officer visited the John C. Stennis Strike Group last weekend.
French Defense Minister to Urge EU South China Sea Patrols
By Ankit Panda
Will the European Union become a more active player in the crowded waters of the South China Sea?