Code of Conduct

March 10, 2015

The Philippines and Vietnam Forge a Strategic Partnership

By Carl Thayer

Could this form the basis of multilateral maritime security cooperation?

January 28, 2015

ASEAN to Intensify South China Sea Response Amid China Concerns

By Prashanth Parameswaran

Grouping to accelerate efforts to conclude an elusive code of conduct.

December 10, 2014

China’s Maritime Machinations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Mark J. Valencia

Beijing needs to improve its image on the South China Sea. A new white paper is a positive first step.

December 01, 2014

Why China Should Conclude a Code of Conduct with ASEAN

By Thuc D. Pham

There a number of reasons why Beijing should complete an ASEAN-China COC for the South China Sea.

March 04, 2014

Taiwan Calls for East China Sea Code of Conduct

By Zachary Keck

Ma Ying-jeou is seeking to position Taiwan as a regional peacemaker as tensions rise in the region.

September 25, 2013

A Code of Conduct for the South China Sea?

Despite a positive recent meeting, the road to a code for the troubled region is likely to be a long one.

September 05, 2013

ASEAN Should Reject a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea

ASEAN hopes that letting China keep its gains will purchase its forbearance in the future. Good luck with that.

November 28, 2012

Big Summits, Old Problems

The ASEAN and East Asia summits ended with little progress having been made on the bloc’s most contentious issues.

September 07, 2012

The Neverending Story: Drama in the South China Sea

While many have put their faith in a Code of Conduct some wonder if China is stalling for time. A real solution may take years, if ever.

August 07, 2012

China and America's Dueling South China Sea Statements

A rough exchange between Washington and Beijing once again points to rising tensions.

July 30, 2012

High Stakes in the South China Sea

Resources, nationalism, and domestic audiences are pushing Vietnam and the Philippines towards confrontation with China.

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