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Freedom of navigation operations
November 14, 2021
The Threat of a Sino-Russian Fleet Circumnavigating Japan
By KOTANI Tetsuo
How should Japan respond?
January 26, 2021
Robust Freedom of Navigation Operations Must Continue
By David F. Lasseter
FONOPs benefit the United States as well as the rest of the international community – and enjoy bipartisan support in Washington.
April 29, 2020
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.
May 17, 2019
US Navy Chief: US Hasn't Stepped up Sea Patrols to Confront China
By Annabelle Liang
The U.S. says it has not stepped up maritime patrols to challenge China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
February 25, 2018
Trump Open to Joint Freedom of Navigation Operations With Australia
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. president said he "would love" to see Australia join the U.S. Navy in the South China Sea.
January 21, 2018
South China Sea: US Destroyer Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operations Near Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
USS Hopper sailed within 12 nautical miles of Scarborough Shoal.
September 07, 2017
Finally, Strategic Clarity in the South China Sea. Is the Taiwan Strait Next?
By Joseph Bosco
Routine FONOPS in the South China Sea are long overdue -- as are Taiwan Strait passages.
May 08, 2017
US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold
By Steven Stashwick
Apparent deference to other issues echoes Obama principles in region.
March 27, 2017
US Bomber Receives Chinese Warning Over East China Sea Skies
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. B-1B Lancer was warned after entering China's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea.
February 06, 2017
Mattis Calms Nerves on US South China Sea Policy, But For How Long?
By Ankit Panda
Jim Mattis shows that not much has changed in U.S. South China Sea policy, but will that last?
December 02, 2016
Imagining the US Navy's First South China Sea FONOP in the Trump Era
By Ankit Panda
Where the incoming administration chooses to stage the next FONOP will say a lot about tactical choices.
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