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Freedom of the Seas Requires US Leadership

Freedom of the Seas Requires US Leadership

By David F. Lasseter
U.S.-led Freedom of Navigation operations have dropped off in the South China Sea, at the same time as China has intensified its coercive actions in the region.

Steadying the Waters: Navigating the Tensions at Second Thomas Shoal

Steadying the Waters: Navigating the Tensions at Second Thomas Shoal

By Sophie Wushuang Yi
The current stand-off over the Philippine-occupied shoal is a microcosm of the broader security dilemma in the South China Sea.
US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission

US Dismisses China Objections to South China Sea Mission

By Associated Press
In an unusual move, the Navy's 7th Fleet issued a rebuttal to China's objections to Tuesday's mission in the South China Sea.

US Destroyer Sails Past Chinese-held South China Sea Islands

US Destroyer Sails Past Chinese-held South China Sea Islands

By Associated Press
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed past the Paracel Islands and continued thereafter with operations in the South China Sea.

The Risk of Too Many Freedom of Navigation Operations

The Risk of Too Many Freedom of Navigation Operations

By Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis (Ret.)
FONOPs have a place in America’s tool chest, but only if used sparingly and wisely.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China Says PLA Navy Ships Were Sent to ‘Expel’ US Warship From Paracel Islands

China Says PLA Navy Ships Were Sent to ‘Expel’ US Warship From Paracel Islands

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. vessel was in the area to conduct a freedom of navigation operation.

South China Sea: US Littoral Combat Ship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation

South China Sea: US Littoral Combat Ship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation

By Ankit Panda
The FONOP marked the first known operation in the area so far in 2020.
South China Sea: US Navy Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Paracel Islands

South China Sea: US Navy Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Paracel Islands

By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Navy warship sailed near China-held features in the Paracel Islands.

South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Scarborough Shoal

South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Scarborough Shoal

By Ankit Panda
The operation is the second of its kind in the month of May 2019.

South China Sea: 2 US Navy Destroyers Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in Spratlys

South China Sea: 2 US Navy Destroyers Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in Spratlys

By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy's latest freedom of navigation operation challenged excessive Chinese claims in the Spratlys.

US Navy Conducts First Freedom of Navigation Operation of 2019 in South China Sea

US Navy Conducts First Freedom of Navigation Operation of 2019 in South China Sea

By Ankit Panda
The operation targeted excessive Chinese maritime claims in the Paracel Islands.
From a Slow Simmer to a Boil: Managing Tensions in a Heating South China Sea

From a Slow Simmer to a Boil: Managing Tensions in a Heating South China Sea

By Tuan Anh Luc
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea.

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