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South China Sea FONOPs
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![In the Era of Great Power Competition, the US Needs to Step Up Its Game In the Era of Great Power Competition, the US Needs to Step Up Its Game](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3431867.jpg)
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.
![Now is Not the Time to Back Down in the South China Sea Now is Not the Time to Back Down in the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4276926.jpg)
Now is Not the Time to Back Down in the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
Realpolitik cannot triumph over Moralpolitik.
![Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary? Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_13-41-10.jpg)
Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary?
By Mark J. Valencia
Written communiques and diplomacy are enough for most countries to object to overly extensive maritime claims.
![Chinese Double Standards in the Maritime Domain Chinese Double Standards in the Maritime Domain](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-3431900.jpg)
Chinese Double Standards in the Maritime Domain
By Tuan N. Pham
Beijing clearly understands its maritime rights, but does not necessarily tolerate and accept the same rights for others.
![South China Sea: US Navy Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation South China Sea: US Navy Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_13-41-10.jpg)
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.
![A More Muscular Britain in the South China Sea? A More Muscular Britain in the South China Sea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-australia-britain-boris-johnson-julie-bishop.jpg)
A More Muscular Britain in the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The hype surrounding the UK’s future role on the issue needs to be put into proper perspective.
![The ASEAN Summits and the South China Sea The ASEAN Summits and the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_13-41-10.jpg)
The ASEAN Summits and the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
The U.S.-China tussle over the South China Sea issue will be on display in Manila this week.
![Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-philippines-carat.jpg)
Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.
![US FONOPs in the South China Sea: Intent, Effectiveness, and Necessity US FONOPs in the South China Sea: Intent, Effectiveness, and Necessity](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-19_13-41-10.jpg)
US FONOPs in the South China Sea: Intent, Effectiveness, and Necessity
By Mark J. Valencia
Do U.S. FONOPs actually serve a purpose?
![The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-800px-thumbnail.jpg)
The US Navy's First Trump-Era South China Sea FONOP Just Happened: First Takeaways and Analysis
By Ankit Panda
A U.S. warship finally passes within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef.
![US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-10_15-11-05.jpg)
US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold
By Steven Stashwick
Apparent deference to other issues echoes Obama principles in region.
![China's 'Red Line' Warning to Japan on South China Sea FONOPs Is Here to Stay China's 'Red Line' Warning to Japan on South China Sea FONOPs Is Here to Stay](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-28_19-21-56.jpg)
China's 'Red Line' Warning to Japan on South China Sea FONOPs Is Here to Stay
By Ankit Panda
Beijing does not dispute reports that its envoy to Tokyo drew a "red line" for Japan in the South China Sea.
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