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South China Sea
The Philippines and Vietnam Forge a Strategic Partnership
By Carl Thayer
Could this form the basis of multilateral maritime security cooperation?
China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea
By Luke Hunt
With ongoing reclamation work, the outlook for the region remains grim.
China's 'New Normal' in 2015: Cause for Concern?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss China's defense budget, South China Sea reclamation efforts, anti-terror law, and more.
Countering China’s Maritime Coercion
By Patrick M. Cronin
How to impose costs on coercion, deter intimidation, and offset unilateral changes to the status quo.
Why Hasn't Maritime Multilateralism Worked in Southeast Asia?
By Ankit Panda
Asian maritime disputes stem from deeply entrenched national interests.
China and the South China Sea Resource Grab
By Michael Fabinyi
Maritime disputes in the region have more than just legal and military dimensions.
Are We Prepared for 'Hybrid Warfare'?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
From Russia in Ukraine to China in the East China Sea, it is worth assessing how the world may respond.
Here’s How Malaysia and Indonesia Plan to Resolve Their Territorial Disputes
By Ankit Panda
Indonesia and Malaysia will appoint "special envoys" to help resolve their territorial disputes.
Vietnam and Diplomatic Balancing
By Khang Vu and Khang Vu
Hanoi is having to walk a careful line in its relations with China and the U.S.
The US, Japan and the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
Having Japan patrol the South China Sea would be an unnecessarily provocative move.
US Admiral: Japanese Operations in South China Sea 'Make Sense' in the Future
By Ankit Panda
The United States might support Japanese military operations in the South China Sea.
The Philippines, Malaysia, and Vietnam Race to South China Sea Defense Modernization
By Carl Thayer
Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam are all striving to bolster their maritime capabilities.