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South China Sea disputes
The Perils of Overstretching Minilateral Cooperation Within ASEAN
By Anthony Toh Han Yang
Calls for ASEAN member states to extend minilateral cooperation into the security realm could entail hefty costs.
Philippine President Vows to Defend Territory After Latest Maritime Clash
By Sebastian Strangio
In two separate incidents over the weekend, Chinese vessels collided with and used water cannons against Philippine ships in contested parts of the South China Sea.
How Will Laos Handle Its 2024 Chairmanship of ASEAN?
By To Minh Son
The communist-ruled nation takes the helm at a time of growing tumult in the the world and the region.
Philippines Calls Out China For ‘Swarming’ Disputed Reef
By Sebastian Strangio
The incident is the latest in a string of assertive Chinese actions in waters claimed by Beijing and Manila.
Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols
By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected announcement comes at a time of growing tension in contested parts of the South China Sea.
Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.
A South China Sea Code of Conduct Cannot Be Built on a Foundation of Bad Faith
By Raymond Powell
There’s an obvious reason CoC talks haven’t progressed: China isn’t interested.
China’s Bid to Construct a ‘Maritime Community With a Shared Future’ in the South China Sea
By Luc Minh Tuan
China’s quest for control of the disputed waters goes beyond security to include economic and cultural dimensions as well.
Unlocking the Minilateral Paradigm for ASEAN Maritime Security Cooperation
By Nguyen Thanh Long
Offshore Wind in the South China Sea: A Counter-Salami Slicing Strategy for Vietnam
By Shambhu Sajith
Vietnam could achieve two goals at once by pursuing advanced clean energy technology and solidifying its claims in the South China Sea.
Dozens of Chinese Ships Chase Philippine Vessels Near Disputed Shoal
By Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan
The confrontation was just the latest Chinese attempt to prevent the resupply of Second Thomas Shoal, a Philippine-occupied feature in the Spratly Islands.
India’s Growing Involvement in the South China Sea Disputes
By Nian Peng
New Delhi has been offering military aid and more supportive rhetoric to China's rival claimants, but there are clear limits to its involvement in the disputes.