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South China Sea
Indonesia-China Tensions in the Natuna Sea: Evidence of Naval Efficacy Over Coast Guards?
By Lyle Morris
Indonesian authorities have seen the value of using Navies in illegal fishing contingencies. Is that a wise idea?
Just How United Is ASEAN Against China Over the South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss ASEAN unity and North Korea's recent Musudan missile testing.
China’s ‘Historic Rights’ in the South China Sea: Made in America?
By Bill Hayton
The current understanding of "historic rights" in the South China Sea in China can be traced back to a U.S. diplomat.
China’s Foreign Policy Needs More ‘Doves’ Like Wu Jianmin
By Dingding Chen
Wu Jianmin was a rational dove, seeking to defend China’s national interests.
A Third 2016 Natuna Stand-Off Highlights Growing Indonesia-China Tensions
By Ankit Panda
A third stand-off between Indonesian authorities and Chinese fishermen highlights rising tensions in the Natuna Sea.
Revealed: The Truth Behind ASEAN's Retracted Kunming Statement
By Carl Thayer
New details on the June 14 meeting between ASEAN and China shed light on the imbroglio surrounding ASEAN's statement.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.
China Commissions New ‘Submarine Killer’ Warship for South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new ship’s main area of responsibility will be the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
South China Sea: An Eyewitness Account of Tensions at Scarborough Shoal
By Ankit Panda
Anders Corr, who traveled with activists to Scarborough Shoal, joins The Diplomat's Ankit Panda for a discussion.
What's in New Zealand's New 2016 Defense White Paper?
By Ankit Panda
New Zealand's new defense white paper outlines the country's strategic and defense priorities.
Reality Check: The South China Sea Does Not Define the US-China Relationship
By Dingding Chen
The relationship between the world's two most important countries is far broader than the South China Sea disputes.
Crimea and the South China Sea: Russia and China Grasp for Support
By Casey Michel
Only a handful of countries side with both Moscow and Beijing on their respective controversial territorial claims.