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freedom of navigation
More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.
What's In Store For US-China Relations Under President Donald Trump?
By Ankit Panda
As the U.S. pulls away from the world, does China win? Perhaps not so easily.
The Trump Administration Needs a Clear South China Sea Policy
By Ankit Panda
The first mention of the South China Sea by the new U.S. administration in office leaves more questions than it answers.
Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Nominee, Has a Dangerous Idea for the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
During his confirmation hearing, Rex Tillerson proposed an audacious move against China in the South China Sea.
It's Official: Xi Jinping Breaks His Non-Militarization Pledge in the Spratlys
By Ankit Panda
In China's own words, Beijing is now building what it sees as "necessary military facilities" in the South China Sea.
The British Are Coming… To the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Vietnam gets to reclaiming land in the Spratly Islands and Taiwan celebrates 70 years of Taiping Island.
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP is the first to take place since a July ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea.
A Complete Guide to the Upcoming South China Sea International Law Verdict
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the upcoming verdict in Philippines v. China.
Chinese Fighter Conducts 'Unsafe' Intercept of US Spy Plane in East China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The “unsafe” intercept occurred on Tuesday in international airspace over the East China Sea.
South China Sea: US Sounds Warning Against a Potential Chinese ADIZ
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned China against declaring a South China Sea ADIZ.
Is China Really About to Announce a South China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone? Maybe
By Ankit Panda
But maybe not.
Latest US-China 'Unsafe' Intercept Incident Shows Continued Disagreement on EEZ Surveillance
By Ankit Panda
The United States and China continue to disagree on when and where surveillance is appropriate.