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South China Sea
Indonesia: Playing With Fire in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
Indonesia's new president could jeopardize bilateral relations and ASEAN unity with his maritime "shock therapy."
China’s Charm Offensive: A Temporary, Tactical Change
By Paul J. Leaf
China is playing nice for now, but there are cracks in its friendly smile.
Philippines, South Korea Eye Stronger Partnership Amid Chinese Protests
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Philippine president Aquino proposes “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Seoul
Vietnam Launches Legal Challenge Against China’s South China Sea Claims
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam lodges a submission at The Hague and rejects Chinese position paper on the South China Sea.
Interview: Nina Hachigian
By James Pach
Recently appointed U.S. Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian speaks to The Diplomat following the U.S.-ASEAN Summit.
India and Vietnam Advance Their Strategic Partnership
By Carl Thayer
India and Vietnam are expanding their strategic partnership from energy and trade to defense and space -- and beyond.
Natuna Is Indonesian, Not Chinese: Jokowi Adviser
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A senior adviser to Indonesia’s new president insists the country’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation.
China Holds Air-and-Sea Exercise Near Okinawa
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Taiwanese indigenous missiles, costs of equipping a PLA soldier, and South China Sea. Mid-week links.
China’s Maritime Machinations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
By Mark J. Valencia
Beijing needs to improve its image on the South China Sea. A new white paper is a positive first step.
2014 in Review: Top 5 Events for U.S. Foreign Policy in Asia
By Robert E. Kelly
A look at some of the biggest issues confronting U.S. diplomats over the course of the year.
Why China Should Conclude a Code of Conduct with ASEAN
By Thuc D. Pham
There a number of reasons why Beijing should complete an ASEAN-China COC for the South China Sea.
One Year of ADIZ: What Next for China?
By Ankit Panda
China's East China Sea air defense identification zone (ADIZ) remains ambiguous.