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South China Sea
The ASEAN Economic Community: The Force Awakens?
By Elodie Sellier
The AEC is here, but can it deliver on its promise?
Everything You Wanted to Know About the USS Lassen's FONOP in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter finally comes out with a comprehensive account of the USS Lassen's FONOP.
Vietnam Protests as China Lands Civilian Aircraft on Newly Constructed Spratly Airstrip
By Ankit Panda
The Vietnamese foreign ministry described the move as a "serious infringement" of its sovereignty.
The Top 5 Accomplishments of Chinese Diplomacy in 2015
By Dingding Chen
2015 was a very good year for Chinese diplomacy. Expert 2016 to be more challenging.
2015: The Year US-China Relations Went Public
By Graham Webster
2015 was the year longstanding tensions went public, in no small part due to changes in U.S. policy.
The Strategist, the Lawyer and the South China Sea
By Kerry Lynn Nankivell
Understanding law and politics in contested waters.
The Costs and Benefits of an 'Accidental' FONOP in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
An unintentional B-52 flyby within 12 nautical miles of Cuarteron Reef may be fortuitous for the United States.
Who Is Militarizing the South China Sea?
By Mark J. Valencia
Those making accusations should begin by defining exactly what they mean by “militarization.”
Interview: Lawrence Wilkerson
By Emanuel Pastreich
A discussion of tensions in East Asia, and some possible solutions
The Importance of the Joint Statement on the US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership
By Ben Schreer and Sheryn Lee
The elevated relationship sends a clear message to China.
China's Military Just Got a Big Structural Shakeup
By Ankit Panda
Plus, cost overrun and due diligence in Afghanistan, Mischief Reef updates, and more. Thanksgiving weekend links.
A New Confidence-Building Process for the South China Sea?
By Bill Hayton
Confidence-building over the South China Sea isn't easy, but a recent meeting in Vietnam shows that it is possible.