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South China Sea
Vietnam, Japan Coast Guards Hold First-Ever South China Sea Drill on Illegal Fishing
By Ankit Panda
The exercise took place near Danang and is the first of its kind.
US, Chinese Officials Set to Meet for First Diplomatic and Security Dialogue
By Ankit Panda
The dialogue is part of a new U.S.-China Comprehensive Dialogue, agreed to by presidents Trump and Xi.
South China Sea: Japan's Izumo Helicopter Carrier Conducts Drill With US Navy Carrier
By Ankit Panda
The Izumo additionally escorted U.S. Navy vessels in the South China Sea.
Is the Focus on FONOPs Muddying Strategic Discourse on the South China Sea?
By Robert Farley
It is proving extremely difficult for Washington to convince Beijing of its seriousness in the South China Sea.
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.
2 Chinese Fighters Conduct 'Unprofessional' Intercept of US Air Force WC-135
By Ankit Panda
Two Chinese Su-30s allegedly intercepted a U.S. WC-135 Constant Phoenix over the East China Sea.
China, ASEAN Come to Agreement on a Framework South China Sea Code of Conduct
By Ankit Panda
The framework appears to focus on general principles, with no agreement on binding rules just yet.
China's A2/AD Challenge in the South China Sea: Securing the Air From the Ground
By Ngo Minh Tri
Aerial defense and surface-to-air systems are increasingly a focus for the People's Liberation Army.
The Calm Before the Storm: The Future of the South China Sea Dispute
By Tetsuo Kotani
Although quiet in recent months, the South China Sea is destined to remain a regional flashpoint.
China’s Maritime Operation: The 'Gray Zone' in Black and White
By Ben Lowsen
There is no problem in the “gray zone” because the “gray zone” does not exist.
Quadrilateral US, UK, Japan, France Naval Exercises Off Guam Indefinitely Postponed
By Ankit Panda
The U.S. Navy does not have a date for the resumption of the exercises.
China Coast Guard’s New ‘Monster’ Ship Completes Maiden Patrol in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The world’s largest coast guard cutter conducted its first patrol in the contested waters this month.