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A2/AD
![How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-09-29-10.jpg)
How the Philippine Army Can Find Its Place in the South China Sea
By Mark Payumo
Manila can exact land-based ownership of the maritime domain with a smarter strategy.
![The PLAN’s Renhai-Class Cruiser and the Future of Anti-Access and Area Denial The PLAN’s Renhai-Class Cruiser and the Future of Anti-Access and Area Denial](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-04-28-8.jpg)
The PLAN’s Renhai-Class Cruiser and the Future of Anti-Access and Area Denial
By Zachary Williams
China’s next-generation cruiser will change the nature of military competition in Asia’s disputed waters.
![US INF Withdrawal: Weighing the Costs in Europe and the Benefits in Asia US INF Withdrawal: Weighing the Costs in Europe and the Benefits in Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pershing_static_burn.jpg)
US INF Withdrawal: Weighing the Costs in Europe and the Benefits in Asia
By Ankit Panda
Yes, withdrawing from the INF Treaty opens up options in Asia, but are they worth it?
![Could the US Navy Blockade China in Wartime? Could the US Navy Blockade China in Wartime?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
Could the US Navy Blockade China in Wartime?
By Robert Farley
Blockading mainland China presents a range of strategic setbacks for the United States.
![4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018 4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3690787.jpg)
4 Sino-US Trends to Watch in the Western Pacific in 2018
By Steven Stashwick
South China Sea militarization, hypersonic weapons, Chinese oceanography, and counter A2/AD poised for major advances in 2018.
![US Navy, Marine Corps Unveil New Strategy to Turn Tables on A2/AD US Navy, Marine Corps Unveil New Strategy to Turn Tables on A2/AD](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-141002-m-aq282-004.jpg)
US Navy, Marine Corps Unveil New Strategy to Turn Tables on A2/AD
By Steven Stashwick
New Marine role in sea control appears aimed at potential China conflicts.
![US Navy and Marine Corps Preparing for Combat in the Littoral US Navy and Marine Corps Preparing for Combat in the Littoral](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-8510384628_cc4c0ee5dc_k.jpg)
US Navy and Marine Corps Preparing for Combat in the Littoral
By Steven Stashwick
New war-fighting concepts enable a "denial" strategy against China.
![The US Army’s Answer for an A2/AD Shield in Asia The US Army’s Answer for an A2/AD Shield in Asia](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-24_20-46-15.jpg)
The US Army’s Answer for an A2/AD Shield in Asia
By Steven Stashwick
Plans for ‘Multi-Domain Battle’ to project power from land over sea & air.
![A2/AD Is Dead, Long Live A2/AD A2/AD Is Dead, Long Live A2/AD](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-10-10_19-34-07.jpg)
A2/AD Is Dead, Long Live A2/AD
By Robert Farley
Has one of our favorite buzzwords died?
![A Raider and His 'Little Buddy': Which Fighter Will Accompany the USAF's B-21? A Raider and His 'Little Buddy': Which Fighter Will Accompany the USAF's B-21?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-23_18-21-01.jpg)
A Raider and His 'Little Buddy': Which Fighter Will Accompany the USAF's B-21?
By Robert Farley
The B-21 has a name, but what it doesn't have is a fighter to accompany it on long-range strike missions.
![Signs of Diminishing Returns for US Military Investment Against A2/AD Signs of Diminishing Returns for US Military Investment Against A2/AD](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-29_21-22-24.jpg)
Signs of Diminishing Returns for US Military Investment Against A2/AD
By Steven Stashwick
Trends show U.S. could maintain its military edge and still fight to a draw in the future.
![How Flexible Are US Counter-A2/AD Systems Anyway? How Flexible Are US Counter-A2/AD Systems Anyway?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-01_13-22-44.jpg)
How Flexible Are US Counter-A2/AD Systems Anyway?
By Robert Farley
Let's think about some of the procurement options available to Washington.
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