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South China Sea disputes
Parsing Trump’s Recent Policy Statements on the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
The U.S.-Vietnam joint statement on the South China Sea contains glaring contradictions.
On Asia: An Interview With UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
By Maurits Elen
Unity in the UN Security Council is key to solving Korean crisis, says Guterres ahead of ASEAN Summit.
How South Korea and Australia Can Boost Naval Modernization in Southeast Asia
By Sukjoon Yoon
South Korea and Australia could be attractive options for Southeast Asian states looking to boost naval capabilities.
South China Sea: Fourth US FONOP in Five Months Suggests a New Operational Rhythm
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration has accepted a higher pace of freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: Philippines Plans Spratly Upgrades
By Ankit Panda
The Philippines Armed Forces will upgrade the airstrip on Thitu Island, among other improvement.
South China Sea Update: Assessing the Latest Chinese Maritime Activity Near Thitu Island
By Ankit Panda
Gregory Poling joins the podcast to go over recent events near Thitu Island in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: A Chinese 'Invasion' Near the Philippines' Pag-asa Island in the Spratlys?
By Ankit Panda
Recent events near Pag-asa Island raise distressing questions.
Can China Be Taken Seriously on its ‘Word’ to Negotiate Disputed Territory?
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
Beijing has a habit of signing, and then ignoring, “guiding principles” on maintaining the status quo in disputed areas.
Is America Losing the Soft Power Contest in Southeast Asia?
By Mark J. Valencia
The recent ASEAN meetings capped an alarming trend of eroding U.S. influence.
South China Sea: US Navy Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
By Franz-Stefan Gady
It was the third freedom of navigation operation conducted during the presidency of Donald Trump.
US, Australia, Japan Jointly Challenge China on South China Sea Issue
By Charlotte Gao
The three countries jointly called for China and the Philippines to abide by last year's arbitral ruling.
Did China 'Win' at the Manila ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Summit?
By Charlotte Gao
China welcomes the ASEAN joint communique and expresses confidences in the prospects for China-ASEAN relations