China in the South China Sea

In Asia’s maritime heartland, all the ingredients of a global cataclysm are conspiring against the post-Cold War period of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.

A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple territorial disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.

Like other rising great powers before it, China wants to bend the international system to further its national interests.

Beijing has a habit of signing, and then ignoring, “guiding principles” on maintaining the status quo in disputed areas.

China's move toward an undersea observation network appears to be progressing.

Why has China undertaken such a radical departure in its foreign policy approach, as regards the South China Sea?

We need to fully grasp the significance of the Philippines v. China verdict.

Hanoi may yet take Beijing to court.

A look at the potential implications of the verdict on the Philippines’ South China Sea case.

Beijing could learn a thing or two in the area of peaceful dispute settlement.