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ASEAN-China relations
Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.
Singapore Unveils New ASEAN Defense Initiatives Ahead of Chairmanship
By Prashanth Parameswaran
At the 2017 Shangri-La Dialogue, the city state revealed some of the proposals it will try to advance in 2018.
China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ankit Panda
The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.
The Real Trouble With China’s Belt and Road
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Beijing has made inroads in addressing some concerns, the true structural challenges for the initiative remain.
China Holds Military Drills Near Unstable Myanmar Border
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Exercises come amid a new round of instability.
ASEAN’s Hedging Strategy
By Mie Oba
Recent summits in Vientiane offered some insights into the regional bloc’s diplomatic strategy.
The Changing Face of ASEAN
By Luke Hunt
Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam offer an unlikely breath of fresh air.
China, Singapore to Hold Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The two countries will conduct their second-ever round of bilateral drills.
ASEAN and the Need for Consensus
By Shin Kawashima
Media reports that assume that ASEAN members lack agency are getting it wrong.
Beware the Illusion of China-ASEAN South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear-eyed about both progress made and the challenges that remain.
Assessing ASEAN’s South China Sea Position in its Post-Ruling Statement
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the grouping averted another disaster, the outcome was still disappointing.
ASEAN Can't Be Silent On South China Sea Ruling
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Even if it does not issue a separate statement, the grouping should adopt a strong communique.