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South China Sea
Watch Out China: Vietnam's Coast Guard Will Fight Back
By Ankit Panda
A new Vietnamese regulation will allow its coast guard to use weapons to deter and repel ships.
Americans Are Worried About China, But the Reasons Why Might Surprise You
By Ankit Panda
Americans see a range of problems in U.S.-China relations--some with good reason, others less so.
Review: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army in 2025
By Francis Sempa
A new volume offers a cautious glimpse into the future of China’s military.
Why It Matters That the US May Sanction Chinese Entities Over Cyber Espionage
By Ankit Panda
Cyber's always been a touchy subject for U.S.-China ties. This time, Washington will rock the boat.
The U.S.-China Summit: Decoding a Tower of Babel
By David M. Lampton
Washington and Beijing consistently send mixed messages about how they see the world, each other, and themselves.
A Military Game of Chicken in the South China Sea?
By Piin-Fen Kok
The South China Sea problem has been militarized and internationalized: what now?
China Holds Air and Sea Exercise in East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Russia-China hold naval drill, Pakistan's nuclear weapons, and U.S. policy in the South China Sea. Weekend links.
Should the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China Proceed?
By Sean Mirski
China argues that it should not, on jurisdictional grounds.
A First: Japan Joins US-Philippines Humanitarian Drills in Subic Bay
By Ankit Panda
Japan continues to be drawn toward the South China Sea.
Assessing ASEAN's Place in the Asian Security Landscape
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss ASEAN's role in the present Asian security landscape.
China’s Maritime Militia Upends Rules on Naval Warfare
By James Kraska
The use of fishing vessels as a maritime militia has profound legal implications.
Top US Commander: US Won't Pursue New Bases in Australia
By Ankit Panda
So far, the U.S. approach to the South China Sea doesn't involve the establishment of additional military bases.