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South China Sea disputes
After Natuna Incident, South China Sea Tensions Likely to Get Worse Before They Get Better
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia is set to follow a passive and dependent policy in the region.
Indonesia Summons Chinese Ambassador After South China Sea Stand-Off Near Natuna Islands
By Ankit Panda
Bold action by a Chinese coast guard vessel to retrieve a fishing vessel has led to a major incident between Jakarta and Beijing.
South China Sea: Coming Chinese Land Reclamation at Scarborough Shoal?
By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. naval officer has expressed concerns that China may be expanding its presence at Scarborough Shoal.
Philippines v. China Won't End South China Sea Disputes
By John Ford
Despite high hopes for the ruling, Manila's arbitration case against China won't solve the South China Sea issue.
Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
By Yuki Tatsumi
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.
North Korea, Laos Security Ministries Sign Agreement
By Ankit Panda
Plus, how North Korea evades sanctions, the SM-6 missile, and more.
South China Sea Update: China and Philippines Face Off Over Jackson Shoal
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.
Is This the United States' Grand Plan for Responding to China in the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Is the United States building a coalition of democracies to preserve order and international law in the South China Sea?
China: Yes, We Sent Ships to Jackson Atoll in Spratlys
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's Foreign Ministry explains why its vessels warned Philippine fishermen away from the disputed feature.
Can Singapore Smooth China-ASEAN Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
From China, Singapore's foreign minister offers to pave the way for productive China-ASEAN relations.
Report: Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Take Over Spratly Island Feature From Philippines
By Ankit Panda
Chinese coast guard vessels have expelled Filipino fishermen from Jackson Shoal in the South China Sea.
China’s Defense Posturing Shields Its Economic Distress
By Luke Hunt
Could a Chinese economic slowdown provide ASEAN leaders with some much-needed leverage?