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South China Sea code of conduct
Beware the Illusion of China-ASEAN South China Sea Breakthroughs
By Prashanth Parameswaran
We need to be clear-eyed about both progress made and the challenges that remain.
Explaining China's New 'Commitments' on the South China Sea
By Xue Li and Liu Mingyi
At the August ASEAN meetings, China unveiled its "five commitments" on the South China Sea. What changed?
Taiwan and Its South China Sea Peace Initiative
By George W. Tsai
President Ma Ying-jeou’s South China Sea Peace Initiative merits global attention.
China Should Not Declare New South China Sea ADIZ: Top Chinese Expert
By Prashanth Parameswaran
One of the country's leading experts admits this should be on Beijing’s ‘should not do’ list.
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Franz-Stefan Gady discuss tensions in the South China Sea with Greg Austin.
Does Asia Need a New Maritime Organization Beyond ASEAN?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Some are calling for a new institution to manage Asia’s maritime disputes.
China Nixes South China Sea Discussions at Defense Meeting
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, China is trying to block multilateral discussions over the South China Sea.
China Offers $20 Billion in Loans to ASEAN
By Shannon Tiezzi
China offers increased economic incentives for its Southeast Asian neighbors to overlook territorial disputes.
Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Grand Strategy
By Heng Sarith
Cambodia needs to step up its foreign policy, if it is to play a more active role in the region.
Joko Looks to Japan to Boost Indonesia’s Regional Influence
By Clint Richards
Indonesia needs an investment and security partner to assert itself in Southeast Asia.
Code of Conduct for South China Sea Unlikely, Yet ASEAN Made Progress
By Clint Richards
All parties showed interest in conciliation, even if a COC was simply a prop to further dialogue.
China Rejects Proposed ‘Freeze’ on Provocative South China Sea Moves
By Shannon Tiezzi
A Chinese official dismissed the U.S. and Philippines' call for a freeze on provocative moves in disputed maritime areas.