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South China Sea
China and the Freedom of Navigation
By Mark J. Valencia
A “might makes right” approach is hardly a shining example to others.
South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.
Xi Jinping and Maritime Militarization
By Greg Austin
Fuzzy “pink lines” in the water.
After Natuna Incident, South China Sea Tensions Likely to Get Worse Before They Get Better
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia is set to follow a passive and dependent policy in the region.
China’s Maritime Expansion: Contradictory Threat Analyses from the US Government?
By Greg Austin
It would be useful if U.S. officials positing a Chinese threat were to take steps to better substantiate their claim.
Indonesia Summons Chinese Ambassador After South China Sea Stand-Off Near Natuna Islands
By Ankit Panda
Bold action by a Chinese coast guard vessel to retrieve a fishing vessel has led to a major incident between Jakarta and Beijing.
Grading Obama’s Foreign Policy
By Robert Dujarric
The U.S. president has had plenty of challenges. How well has he handled them?
Testing the Chinese ‘Myth’ About Freedom of Navigation
By Jonathan G. Odom
Has China, in fact, sought to restrict the freedom of navigation interest?
South China Sea: Coming Chinese Land Reclamation at Scarborough Shoal?
By Ankit Panda
The top U.S. naval officer has expressed concerns that China may be expanding its presence at Scarborough Shoal.
What Challenges Face Myanmar’s First Civilian President in 53 Years?
By Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the challenges facing Htin Kyaw, Japan-Philippines ties, and North Korea.
How Obama Sees Asia
By Ankit Panda
U.S. President Barack Obama will leave an important legacy in Asia.
China’s Threat to Commercial Shipping in the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
The Soviet precedent.