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South China Sea
China: US Report 'Deliberately Distorted' China's Defense Policy
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese government has rejected a recent U.S. report on its military.
What the Pentagon Thinks of China’s Military
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Department of Defense’s 2016 report on China’s military offers a detailed look into the PLA.
Will Rodrigo Duterte Improve China-Philippines Relations?
By Dingding Chen
We don't know yet, but there are signs pointing to a better China-Philippines relationship in the coming years.
How China Reacted to the Latest US South China Sea FONOP
By Ankit Panda
China's reaction to the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation was unsurprisingly sour.
China's Okinotori Position Reveals an UNCLOS Double Standard
By Ankit Panda
China's position on a remote Japan-held feature reveals an important inconsistency in its approach to international law.
Managing The South China Sea: Where Policy Meets Science
By James Borton
The marriage of policy and science is essential to navigating these waters.
The US Cancelled a Scheduled FONOP in the South China Sea. What Now?
By Ankit Panda
Instead of a FONOP, Washington chose to conduct fly-overs near Scarborough Shoal. What are the ramifications?
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.
Xi Jinping Has a New Title: Commander-in-Chief of the People's Liberation Army
By Ankit Panda
Xi's quest to expand his personal authority over the Chinese military continues.
Rescind China's Invitation to Join RIMPAC 2016 Before It's Too Late
By Shirley Kan
The Obama administration should rescind the conditional invitation for the PLAN to join RIMPAC 2016.
Do the Obama Administration and PACOM Disagree on the South China Sea?
By Robert Farley
And does it really matter if they do?
What 2 Russian Jets Can Teach Us About a US-China Clash in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The ‘buzzing’ of a U.S. warship in the Baltic shows why we shouldn’t exaggerate risk of conflict.