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South China Sea Update: Freedom of Navigation Operations and International Law
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.
US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea: China Reacts
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing warned the U.S. that continued patrols would backfire.
After Months of Waiting, US Finally Begins Freedom of Navigation Patrols Near China's Man-Made Islands
By Ankit Panda
The USS Lassen sailed within 12 nautical miles of a Chinese man-made island on October 27, 2015.
US Navy Set to Send Destroyer Within 12 Nautical Miles of Subi, Mischief Reefs
By Ankit Panda
The USS Lassen is expected to imminently begin FONOPs near Subi and Mischief Reefs.
One Step Closer to US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Washington's moving closer and closer to staging freedom of navigation patrols near China's artificial islands.
Chinese Admiral: South China Sea ‘Belongs to China’
By Franz-Stefan Gady
At a recent naval conference a Chinese Vice Admiral did not mince words.
China Holds Air and Sea Exercise in East China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Russia-China hold naval drill, Pakistan's nuclear weapons, and U.S. policy in the South China Sea. Weekend links.
Philippines versus China: Might, Right, and International Law in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda, Shannon Tiezzi, and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the South China Sea.
Who Is the Biggest Aggressor in the South China Sea? (A Rejoinder)
By Carl Thayer
China's track record in the South China Sea is markedly different from those of the other claimants.
South China Sea: Satellite Images Show Pace of China’s Subi Reef Reclamation
By Victor Robert Lee
China is adding 8 acres a day, while other images corroborate Malaysia on South Luconia Shoals.
Relax, China's Island-Building in the South China Sea Is No Threat
By Dingding Chen
Despite its seeming threat, China's activities remain peaceful and defensive in nature.
A Bold Stand in the South China Sea
How recent events are testing an old concept —whether might makes right.
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