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Nine-Dashed Line
South China Sea: Indonesian Navy Fires at and Arrests Chinese Fishermen
By Ankit Panda
Indonesia and China could be on the verge of another diplomatic stand-off over the Natuna Islands.
The South China Sea Disputes: Past, Present, and Future
By Young China Watchers
An interview with Bill Hayton, author of The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia.
Why Taiwan and China Agree on South China Sea Sovereignty
By Ryan Mitchell
To understand today’s conflicts, it is essential to look at the region’s colonial history.
Breaking the Silence: Indonesia Vs. China in the Natuna Islands
By Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto
Indonesia has responded with rare strength to a recent confrontation with the Chinese Coast Guard.
After Natuna Incident, South China Sea Tensions Likely to Get Worse Before They Get Better
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia is set to follow a passive and dependent policy in the region.
Deterring Chinese Coercion in the South China Sea
By Thuc D. Pham
What steps should the U.S. take next?
Philippine FM: China’s 9-Dash Line a ‘Berlin Wall of the Sea’
By Shannon Tiezzi
Before an arbitral tribunal, the Philippines' foreign secretary slams China's actions in the South China Sea.
Arguments Open in Philippine Case Against China's South China Sea Claims
By Shannon Tiezzi
After winning a victory on the issue of jurisdiction, Manila moves to arguments about the merits of its case.
Debating Freedom of Navigation Operations in the South China Sea
By Sam Bateman
Continuing the debate on the value of U.S. FONOPs, Sam Bateman responds.
China’s Maritime Trap
By Wei Zongyou
China needs to rethink its approach to its maritime disputes.
How China Views the South China Sea Arbitration Case
By Xue Li
A look at China's position on the case -- and how it could respond if the tribunal rules in the Philippines' favor.
The Case for a Bolder US South China Sea Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Why does Washington need a more robust approach, and what might it look like?