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Scarborough Shoal
East Asia’s Lessons from World War I
By Brian C. Chao
China may unwittingly find itself facing a similar string of events to those that confronted Germany in 1914.
US-Philippines to Hold South China Sea Naval Drill
By Zachary Keck
Later this month, the U.S. and Philippine Navies and Marines will hold a joint drill near the Scarborough Shoal.
The Costs of Victory Without Honor for China
By Ankit Panda
What is China giving up with its current strategy in the South and East China Seas?
Shangri-La Dialogue: Beijing’s Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
By Nick Bisley and Brendan Taylor
China’s approach to this year’s Dialogue is communicating a simple message.
US, Philippines Begin Annual 'Balikatan' Military Exercise
By Ankit Panda
The annual exercise will involve 5,500 troops and focus primarily on disaster relief.
China’s National Priorities in Hunt for MH370
By Bill Hayton
A standoff with the Philippines appeared more important for China’s Coast Guard than a search for survivors.
US-Philippines Reach Deal on US Military Access
By Zachary Keck
Manila will welcome the U.S. military back to the country after ejecting it in 1992.
China Fires Water Cannons at Philippine Fishermen
By Zachary Keck
A top Philippines military officer said China's Coast Guard fired water cannons at fishermen in the Scarborough Shoal.
Malaysian Prime Minister: One in 10 Citizens Pay Their Taxes
By J.T. Quigley
Also: Chinese water cannons in Scarborough Shoal and Singapore’s power plant in Myanmar.
Right Vs Might: The Philippines' Strategy for Confronting China
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Philippines hopes to use international law to gain an advantage in its maritime disputes with China.
Understanding Security Competition in Asia
By Thomas Wright
Do greater levels of interdependence mean the region is less susceptible to a crisis?
U.S.-China Relations and the Western Pacific
By Denny Roy
Maritime assertiveness in 2013 appears to have dashed hopes for a “new kind of great power relations.”