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Scarborough Shoal
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Meets Xi Jinping: First Takeaways
By Ankit Panda
Rodrigo Duterte's first meeting with his Chinese counterpart suggests bilateral rapprochement on a range of issues.
Duterte: No Bargaining With China on South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president suggested that he would bring up the July 12 ruling on the South China Sea when he visits China.
South China Sea Disputes Are On Duterte's China Agenda Ahead of Visit, But to What Ends?
By Ankit Panda
Can Duterte make China a workable offer concerning the South China Sea disputes?
South China Sea: How to Prevent China From Changing the Status Quo
By Dennis Blair and Jeffrey Hornung
"China appears to be testing opportunities on its maritime borders – where is the weak spot it can exploit?"
China Building on Scarborough Shoal? Don't Hold Your Breath.
By Shannon Tiezzi
For diplomatic and strategic reasons, now is not the time for Beijing to make such a risky move.
Crying Wolf? Contrary to Reports, No Dredges at Scarborough Shoal Yet
By Steven Stashwick
Images show Chinese Maritime Militia, not Barges, but Filipino Fishermen still blocked from Shoal.
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.
Duterte: South China Sea Talks With China 'Within The Year'
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president expects bilateral talks to begin within the year.
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?
China Flies 'Strategic' Bomber Over Disputed Feature in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It remains unclear whether the flight over Scarborough Shoal occurred before or after the July 12 PCA verdict.
Why the Philippines Needs More Than Just Military Upgrades
By Jay Tristan Tarriela and Jeffrey Ordaniel
Modernizing the Coast Guard is an urgent (but neglected) task for the archipelagic state.
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.