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South China Sea
China's Navy Just Got Better at Detecting and Taking Out Submarines
By Ankit Panda
With the commissioning of the Gaoxin-6, the PLAN's anti-submarine warfare capabilities receive a major boost.
A Tipping Point in the US-China-Vietnam Triangle
By Alexander L. Vuving
A visit to Washington by Vietnam’s general secretary this week underscores a major shift.
What Does the US Military See as Its Greatest Threat?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China's activities in the South China Sea are prominently featured in the Pentagon's latest strategy document.
Japan’s South China Sea Strategy
By Mina Pollmann
Tokyo doesn’t have a claim to the sea, but it certainly cares about what happens there.
Why China Can't Change Course in the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
According to China's foreign minister, concessions in the South China Sea would embarrass China's ancestors.
Let's Be Real: The South China Sea Is a US-China Issue
By Jeff M. Smith
The South China Sea is increasingly central to the overall state of U.S.-China relations.
America’s Asia Policy: The New Reality
By Joseph A. Bosco
The U.S. policy goals in Asia – short and long term – are now clear.
Is a Sino-US War Inevitable?
By Dr. Bob Lee
How to stop the unthinkable from becoming the inevitable.
Land Reclamation Over in the South China Sea? Not So Fast
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss the South China Sea, U.S.-China relations, and Indo-Myanmar relations.
China Launches Land Border Crossing From India Into Tibet for Religious Pilgrimages
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Kurt Campbell speaks on Asia, China's nuclear arsenal, long-range strike bombers, and more. Links.
Right and Wrong on the South China Sea
By Greg Austin
“Right and wrong” is not as important as the obligation of states to the peaceful settlement of disputes.
Who Is the Biggest Aggressor in the South China Sea? (A Rejoinder)
By Carl Thayer
China's track record in the South China Sea is markedly different from those of the other claimants.