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Duterte South China Sea

Defense Meeting Puts Philippines-Vietnam Security Cooperation into Focus

Defense Meeting Puts Philippines-Vietnam Security Cooperation into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction spotlighted the military collaboration between the two sides despite lingering challenges.

China’s Creeping South China Sea Challenge in the Spotlight With New Facility

China’s Creeping South China Sea Challenge in the Spotlight With New Facility

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The muted Philippine response has exacerbated existing concerns about the regional response to Beijing's maritime claims.
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange

Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted an often-overlooked confidence-building mechanism between the two Southeast Asian states.

Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs

Beware the Illusion of China-Philippines South China Sea Breakthroughs

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Advances at a recent meeting are much more modest than suggested and conceal the significant challenges that remain.

Beware the New China-Philippines South China Sea Deal

Beware the New China-Philippines South China Sea Deal

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Duterte administration continues to tout opportunities of a pact despite the significant risks it would involve.

Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?

Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
As we hear an agreement being talked up, it’s worth being clear about what it means.

The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development

The Danger of China-Philippines South China Sea Joint Development

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Immediate opportunities mask serious risks related to the past, current context, and the near future.
China-Vietnam South China Sea Spat in the Spotlight

China-Vietnam South China Sea Spat in the Spotlight

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports indicate Beijing’s coercive efforts continue even as it plays up a cooling down period in the South China Sea.

Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm

Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.

Are China-Philippines Military Exercises Under Duterte Coming Soon?

Are China-Philippines Military Exercises Under Duterte Coming Soon?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Despite the obvious challenges, one should not dismiss the possibility of advances being made in the future.

US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era

US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era

By Prashanth Parameswaran
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Scott Swift was in Manila this week.
Can Duterte’s Philippines Add Turkey and Mongolia to ASEAN?

Can Duterte’s Philippines Add Turkey and Mongolia to ASEAN?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The suggestion demonstrates an unsurprisingly poor understanding of the regional grouping and the complex choices it faces.  

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