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ASEAN South China Sea
A South China Sea Code of Conduct? Don't Get Your Hopes Up.
By Mark J. Valencia
China wants to be seen as cooperative, but doesn't want a binding COC.
Where Is China's New Underwater System in the East and South China Seas?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
China's move toward an undersea observation network appears to be progressing.
What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.
US, Singapore, Thailand Launch First Trilateral Exercise in South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Trilateral engagement is yet another manifestation of the growing multilateralization of U.S. exercises in the region.
What Was the First Special US-ASEAN Meeting Under Trump Really About?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An important recent engagement between the two sides was more than just about North Korea.
The Truth About Duterte’s ASEAN South China Sea Blow
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though the Philippine president has complicated things, focusing on this episode alone obscures more enduring challenges on the South China Sea question.
After Summit, ASEAN Remains Divided on South China Sea
By Cal Wong
Once again, there was little productive discussion of the China factor at the latest ASEAN gathering.
Japan Eyes New Coast Guard Body for ASEAN States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Organization could be a boost for ASEAN-Japan maritime security cooperation.
The ASEAN Crisis, Part 2: Why Can’t ASEAN Agree on the South China Sea?
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
How internal and external factors hamstring ASEAN when it comes to the South China Sea.
After Obama, What’s Next for ASEAN Centrality?
By David Han
Rather than relying on attention from the U.S., ASEAN members should work to maintain the bloc's relevance.
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.