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South China Sea
Confirmed: Beijing is Building World’s Largest Sea Plane for Use in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new plane will be able to execute a host of military assignments.
3 Reasons the Philippines Will Suffer Because of Its South China Sea Case Against China
By Dingding Chen
Even if it wins at The Hague, the Philippines will lose against China in the long run.
Surprise: Japan Sees China as Its Main National Security Threat
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo’s 2015 defense white paper highlights concerns over Beijing’s maritime ambitions in Asia.
America-China: Heading for South China Sea Clash?
By Joseph A. Bosco
Continued inaction can have unintended consequences.
Archaeology and the South China Sea
By Andrew S. Erickson and Kevin Bond
A new maritime archaeology vessel is another component in China’s strategy for the South China Sea.
An HA/DR Solution to South China Sea Tensions
By Takashi Kawamoto and Yizhe Daniel Xie
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief could offer innovative approach to territorial conflict.
Philippines versus China: Might, Right, and International Law in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda, Shannon Tiezzi, and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the South China Sea.
Interview: Robert Kaplan
By Rafał Tomański
Journalist and geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan on the South China Sea, China and Asia’s future.
Naval Buildups in the South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
Southeast Asian naval capabilities are surging. But how meaningful is that?
Does Russia Fit Into the US-Vietnam Equation?
By Anton Tsvetov
Russia’s traditional ties to Vietnam may be of use to the White House.
8 Developments in US-Vietnam Relations Show Emerging Partnership
By Carl Thayer
US-Vietnam relations are neither an alliance nor a strategic partnership yet.
China Steps Up Harassment of Vietnamese Fishermen
By Ankit Panda
Recent incidents highlight the return of low-level coercion against Vietnamese fishermen in disputed waters.