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East China Sea: China Coast Guard Enters Disputed Waters Following Mattis' Japan Trip
By Ankit Panda
China's latest East China Sea incursion comes days after the U.S. defense secretary's visit to Tokyo.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.
Japanese Defense Minister: Military 'Will Not Be Sent' to the South China Sea Alongside US
By Ankit Panda
Inada reiterates Japan's standing policy to not involve its forces in the South China Sea beyond training missions.
Mattis: Senkakus Covered Under US-Japan Security Treaty
By Ankit Panda
Jim Mattis offers Japan reassurance on the disputed Senkaku Islands.
In Japan, James Mattis May Reiterate US Commitment to Senkaku Defense
By Ankit Panda
Trump's defense secretary will reaffirm U.S. commitments to Japan under Article V when he visits this week.
Keeping China’s Aircraft Carriers in Perspective
By Eric Gomez
China’s investment in aircraft carriers will take a great deal of time and money to reach its full potential.
Chinese Military Recruitment Video Features East China Sea Air Encounter With Japan
By Ankit Panda
"This is China Naval Aviation Force on guard. Attention! You are about to violate Chinese air territory."
12 Asian Geopolitical Trends and Events From 2016 That'll Matter in 2017
By Ankit Panda
Here's wishing the Asia-Pacific a happy and prosperous new year. Watch these issues in the coming year.
Power Plays Across the First Island Chain: China's Lone Carrier Group Has a Busy December
By Ankit Panda
For the first time, China's lone carrier entered the Western Pacific. What does the Chinese Navy have in mind?
Obama's Asia-Pacific Legacy: Assessing Policy Toward Maritime Challenges and the North Korea Threat
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
We evaluate the Obama administration's policy performance on some of Asia's most pressing regional flashpoints.
China Protests Japan Fighter Scramble Over Miyako Strait Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Chinese military aircraft return to the Miyako Strait.
US Sanctions Against China Over the East and South China Seas: A Serious Proposal?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill that would force U.S. sanctions against China over its maritime behavior.