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South China Sea
Abe Heads to G-7 with South China Sea, Asian Security on his Mind
By Ankit Panda
At the meeting of G-7 leaders in Germany, Shinzo Abe will speak on Asian security.
No, China Is Not Reclaiming Land in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Rather, China is slowly excising the maritime heart out of Southeast Asia.
China’s White Paper: Implications for Southeast Asia
By Laura Southgate
How might other South China Sea claimants responds to China’s maritime strategy?
China is Ready for an Iran Deal
By Ankit Panda
Plus, did China really sponsor a cyber attack, and what will the U.S. Army do in Asia? Weekend links.
Vietnam’s Newest Tourist Destination: The Spratlys
By Franz-Stefan Gady
How Hanoi deploys tourism as a weapon in its simmering dispute with Beijing over South China Sea sovereignty.
The Big Story Behind China’s New Military Strategy
By Alexander Sullivan and Andrew S. Erickson
China is becoming “more willing and able” to stake and defend its interests overseas.
Road from Shangri-La: South China Sea Situation Report
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Franz-Stefan Gady discuss tensions in the South China Sea with Greg Austin.
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
US to Help Vietnam Bolster Maritime Security
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced $18 million in U.S. funding to help Vietnam beef up its coast guard.
Rebalancing Asia: Assessing US and EU Strategies
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insights from Steve Tsang, Professor of Contemporary Chinese Studies, University of Nottingham.
Shangri-La 2015: Why We Didn't See a US-China Showdown
By Dingding Chen
Both sides exercised restraint, at least for now. But lots of uncertainties lay ahead.
Russia Plans South China Sea Naval Exercise With China in 2016
By Ankit Panda
Russia and China will hold a naval exercise in the South China Sea next year.