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South China Sea
America, China and the South China Sea: False Premises and Wishful Thinking
By Mark J. Valencia
Like other rising great powers before it, China wants to bend the international system to further its national interests.
How America Can Keep From Losing in the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
Washington is losing ground in the South China Sea, and risks making the situation lasting unless America imposes “real” strategic costs to China.
The United States Has Not Lost the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
Despite some setbacks, the United States has not lost influence in the vital waterway.
Japan’s Maritime Diplomacy Mission in Southeast Asia
By Michael Hart
In light of China’s growing maritime assertiveness, Japan’s imperative to protect its surrounding waters is now even greater.
What's in Japan's Record 2018 Defense Budget Request?
By Mina Pollmann
Japan's defense spending continues to be driven by concerns about North Korea and Chinese maritime activities.
South China Sea Update: Assessing the Latest Chinese Maritime Activity Near Thitu Island
By Ankit Panda
Gregory Poling joins the podcast to go over recent events near Thitu Island in the South China Sea.
Intelligence Gathering in the Maritime Domain: Is China Using Double Standards?
By Mark J. Valencia
Appraising the existence of a Chinese "double standard" on EEZ surveillance requires a close look at the evidence.
South China Sea: A Chinese 'Invasion' Near the Philippines' Pag-asa Island in the Spratlys?
By Ankit Panda
Recent events near Pag-asa Island raise distressing questions.
Leveraging US Military Power in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. should leverage the prospect of new military balancing capabilities to establish an accommodation with China in the South China Sea.
Can China Be Taken Seriously on its ‘Word’ to Negotiate Disputed Territory?
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
Beijing has a habit of signing, and then ignoring, “guiding principles” on maintaining the status quo in disputed areas.
Top US, Japan Defense and Diplomatic Officials Meet to Discuss Alliance, Regional Issues
By Ankit Panda
Top U.S. and Japanese officials discuss North Korea, the East China Sea, and much more.
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.