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South China Sea disputes
Imagining the US Navy's First South China Sea FONOP in the Trump Era
By Ankit Panda
Where the incoming administration chooses to stage the next FONOP will say a lot about tactical choices.
Is Vietnam Reigniting a Fire in the South China Sea?
By Nguyen Quoc-Thanh
Hanoi is starting to feel more and more isolated as its regional neighbors reconcile with China.
The Philippines' 'Pivot' to China: View From Singapore
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from See Seng Tan.
South China Sea: What Exactly Has Changed At Scarborough Shoal?
By Ankit Panda
Scarborough Shoal remains under the watch of the China Coast Guard, but Philippine fishermen have access once again.
South China Sea: Philippine Fishermen Gain Access to Scarborough Shoal After Duterte's China Trip
By Ankit Panda
Is China extending an olive branch to the Philippines ahead of bilateral talks?
Duterte: Settle South China Sea Dispute With a Little Help From Japan?
By Ankit Panda
The Philippine president's talk of multilateralism over the South China Sea involving Japan will concern China.
Where Is Duterte’s Foreign Policy Going? A Chinese Perspective
By Ge Hongliang and Chen Dingding
Duterte is a skillful realist and knows how to appropriately balance between China and the United States.
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: Indonesian Military Stages Massive Natuna Sea Exercise
By Ankit Panda
Indonesian President Joko Widodo observed the exercises, underlining the importance of the Natuna Islands.
South China Sea: China Activates First Desalination Plant on Woody Island
By Ankit Panda
The activation of China's first desalination plant on Woody Island improves the island's livability.
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?"