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South China Sea FONOPs
July 13, 2022
US Destroyer Sails Past Chinese-held South China Sea Islands
By Associated Press
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold sailed past the Paracel Islands and continued thereafter with operations in the South China Sea.
February 06, 2021
US Destroyer Conducts FONOP in South China Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
USS John S. McCain had also transited through the Taiwan Strait on February 4.
January 04, 2021
What Does Vietnam Want from the US in the South China Sea?
By Derek Grossman
Despite seeking a balance between the superpowers, Vietnam desires more robust security ties with Washington.
October 06, 2020
Dead in the Water: India’s Push Into the Seas Is Unlikely to Help Matters on Land
By Abhijnan Rej
As the Ladakh crisis crosses the 5-month mark, many in New Delhi are suggesting a radically different approach toward China’s bad behavior.
January 14, 2020
Is Germany Considering Maritime Missions in Asia?
By Markus Kaim
Berlin may be considering a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea. Here’s why that matters.
September 15, 2019
South China Sea: US Navy Warship Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. Navy warship sailed near China-held features in the Paracel Islands.
January 08, 2019
US Navy Conducts First Freedom of Navigation Operation of 2019 in South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The operation targeted excessive Chinese maritime claims in the Paracel Islands.
September 14, 2018
Are France and the UK Here to Stay in the South China Sea?
By Tuan Anh Luc
Are the French and British navies here to stay in the South China Sea?
August 16, 2018
The South China Sea: Freedom of Overflight or ‘Unlawful Activities’?
By Yinan Bao
A critique of recent U.S. military reconnaissance activities in South China Sea from the Chinese perspective.
May 28, 2018
South China Sea: Two US Navy Warships Conduct Freedom of Navigation Operation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
The latest freedom of navigation operation involved two U.S. warships.
May 10, 2018
Is the South China Sea Dispute a Foregone Conclusion?
By Jansen Tham
China has gained an irreversible advantage in the South China Sea.
May 08, 2018
In the Era of Great Power Competition, the US Needs to Step Up Its Game
By Ben Cipperley
A blueprint for pushing back against China's militarization of the South China Sea.
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