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South China Sea
Expect a Heavier US Presence in the South China Sea, But What Can It Achieve?
By Steven Stashwick
Administration objectives are still unclear, but maintaining the regional status quo may be the most realistic.
More FONOPs Coming Soon to the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Trump is reportedly close to making his choices on the future of U.S. FONOPs in the South China Sea.
'Act East' and the Burgeoning India-Indonesia Entente
By Harsh V. Pant
Can Indonesia and India come together to usher in a new era in bilateral ties?
How the South China Sea Could Heat Up Again in 2017
By Ankit Panda
The South China Sea could heat up as the year goes on.
Two Weeks In, Trump Administration Remains Relatively Quiet on US-China Relations
By Ankit Panda
U.S.-China interactions since Trump's inauguration have been slow-moving and quiet.
Selective Revanchist Recognition: Trump, Crimea and the South China Sea
By Casey Michel
On the South China Sea, the Trump administration seems to be taking a hard line. Not so on the issue of Crimea.
Ambiguous Trump Policies Might Accelerate China’s Militarization in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
China could use threats to block its Spratly bases to bolster their military capabilities.
The Trump Administration Needs a Clear South China Sea Policy
By Ankit Panda
The first mention of the South China Sea by the new U.S. administration in office leaves more questions than it answers.
Rex Tillerson’s South China Sea Proposal Won’t Work
By John Glaser
Rex Tillerson's plan for the South China Sea is unworkable.
A Chinese Carrier in the Taiwan Strait Isn't Always a Reason for Panic
By Steven Stashwick
The Liaoning passage’s ‘defiance’ is exaggerated; transits should be seen as more normal.
Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Nominee, Has a Dangerous Idea for the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
During his confirmation hearing, Rex Tillerson proposed an audacious move against China in the South China Sea.
Why Vietnam Has Turned Its Strategic Attention to the Sea
By Robert Farley
Vietnam's strategic turn toward the South China Sea presents a series of challenges for the country's defense planners.