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South China Sea
Vietnam’s Newest Tourist Destination: The Spratlys
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How Hanoi deploys tourism as a weapon in its simmering dispute with Beijing over South China Sea sovereignty.
The Big Story Behind China’s New Military Strategy
By Alexander Sullivan and Andrew S. Erickson
China is becoming “more willing and able” to stake and defend its interests overseas.
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Franz-Stefan Gady discuss tensions in the South China Sea with Greg Austin.
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
US to Help Vietnam Bolster Maritime Security
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced $18 million in U.S. funding to help Vietnam beef up its coast guard.
Rebalancing Asia: Assessing US and EU Strategies
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Steve Tsang, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham.
Shangri-La 2015: Why We Didn't See a US-China Showdown
By Dingding Chen
Both sides exercised restraint, at least for now. But lots of uncertainties lay ahead.
Security Integration in the Asia-Pacific
By Yuxin A. Zhang
What prevents closer security ties in East Asia? A lot.
Russia Plans South China Sea Naval Exercise With China in 2016
By Ankit Panda
Russia and China will hold a naval exercise in the South China Sea next year.
Protecting Freedom of Navigation in the South China Sea
By Douglas Gates
If America wants to stand up for international law, it should start by ratifying the treaty.
Top US Officials Heat Up Rhetoric on China's South China Sea Behavior
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter minced no words: the U.S. is here to stay in Asia.
China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new defense white paper outlines Beijing's growing military capabilities and strategic outlook.