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South China Sea disputes
Indonesia Seeking Southeast Asian Coordination on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
The head of Indonesia's maritime security agency said that his counterparts from five other Southeast Asian nations have been invited to a meeting on the disputes in February.
China Demanded Halt to Indonesian Drilling Near Natuna Islands: Report
By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese diplomats claimed that the rig was drilling for oil and gas in "Chinese territory."
Pacific Nations Have an Interest in Challenging China’s Expansive Maritime Claims
By Phuong Vu
Small island nations have a strong reason to prevent the de facto acceptance of Beijing's interpretations of international law.
The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?
By Nafisa Halim
The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.
Protecting Indonesia’s Sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea
By Beni Sukadis
The recent entry of Chinese vessels into Indonesia's EEZ highlights the need for Jakarta to get serious about protecting its sovereignty.
China’s Rise, South China Sea, and Rules-Based International Order: A View From the Philippines
By Jongsoo Lee
Jay L. Batongbacal, a professor at the University of the Philippines College of Law, on the South China Sea disputes and international law.
Japan, Philippines to Hold First Ever Joint Air Exercises
By Sebastian Strangio
The two nations share overlapping concerns about China’s growing maritime capability and assertiveness.
Look for an Increasingly Active Canada in the South China Sea
By Jacob Benjamin
A number of factors are pushing Ottawa to increase both its rhetoric about and naval presence in the disputed water.
Chinese Overflight Highlights Malaysia’s Need for a Stronger Military Deterrent
By Adam Leong Kok Wey
The country will only face growing threats to its maritime sovereignty in the years to come.
Will the South China Sea Spark the Next Global Conflict?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
In Asia’s maritime heartland, all the ingredients of a global cataclysm are conspiring against the post-Cold War period of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Southeast Asian Nations Need to Settle Spratly Disputes: Retired Judge
By Sebastian Strangio
A retired Philippine Supreme Court Justice Antonio says that the three nations should submit themselves to voluntary legal arbitration.
Malaysia, Vietnam Set to Pen Agreement on Maritime Security
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement marks a step forward in attempts to settle distracting bilateral disputes between Southeast Asian nations in the South China Sea.