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International Law
John F. Lehman, Former US Secretary of the Navy, on the South China Sea
By Constantin Wangenheim
John F. Lehman, former U.S. secretary of the navy, speaks to The Diplomat on U.S. strategy in the South China Sea.
No Luck for Marshall Islands in Nuclear Disarmament Case Against India, Pakistan, and UK
By Ankit Panda
While the ICJ ruled that it didn't have jurisdiction to proceed, the case isn't a complete loss for nuclear disarmament.
Sri Lanka: Is Transitional Justice in Trouble?
By Taylor Dibbert
For Sri Lanka’s transitional justice process, the coming months are crucial.
It's Been 120 Days Since the Last South China Sea FONOP. So What?
By Ankit Panda
If the United States wants FONOPs to work, they should ideally be kept to a regular schedule.
Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?
By Ankit Panda
Fidel Ramos' "Track II" overture maintains steam, but can bilateralism lead to a positive outcome?
Why the South China Sea Ruling Is a Game Changer
By Alexander L. Vuving
Make no mistake: the verdict has transformed the strategic landscape.
Everything to Read on the South China Sea Ruling and Its Strategic Implications
By Ankit Panda
Weekend reading to fully understand the implication of the historic South China Sea ruling.
Enforcing an Unenforceable Ruling in the South China Sea
By Brian McGarry
There is no world police to compel powerful nations to comply with international justice. But there is a private sector.
After the South China Sea Ruling, Patience and Calmness Are Needed
By Dingding Chen
This is true especially for China and the United States, as the powers enter a new era of competition in Asia.
5 Takeaways: A Closer Look at the Historic South China Sea Arbitration Award
By Ankit Panda
Reading the historic award in Philippines v. China raises several interesting questions.
South China Sea Verdict: US Reactions
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. State Department calls for a peaceful resolution of the maritime disputes in accordance with international law.