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South China Sea
Malaysia Stops Lighthouse Construction in Disputed Waters
By Ankit Panda
Plus, U.S. and South Korea delay OPCON transfer, PLAN adds a mine countermeasure vessel, and life in North Korea. Weekend links.
Chinese Fishermen in Troubled Waters
By Zhang Hongzhou
Strategic issues are not the only driver behind the recent incidents involving Chinese fishermen.
US, China Talk Ebola, Islamic State, and South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. and China make some progress on global issues, but remain largely entrenched on bilateral problems.
China-Vietnam Defense Hotline Agreed: What Next?
By Carl Thayer
Beijing and Hanoi are looking to reset bilateral relations following a turbulent year.
The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can ASEAN members join forces on defense procurement? It’s more complex than it seems.
China Naval Chief Conducts ‘Unprecedented’ Survey of Disputed Reefs
By Zachary Keck
PLA Navy commander Wu Shengli conducted a survey of Beijing's reclamation projects in the disputed South China Sea.
Southeast Asia's Emerging Amphibious Forces
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
ASEAN navies are rapidly acquiring amphibious capabilities. Their intentions, however, remain unclear.
Why the Upcoming China-Vietnam Defense Ministers Meeting is Immensely Important
By Carl Thayer
Chinese and Vietnamese officials will meet this weekend with maritime security on the agenda.
How Capitalism Conquered North Korea
By Zachary Keck
Plus, American maritime strategy, offset strategies, and extended deterrence. Some general interest links.
US General: Our Aerial Encounters with China Largely Safe
By Shannon Tiezzi
The top US Air Force commander in the Pacific said the U.S., China, and Japan largely avoid dangerous midair incidents.
China's Not Happy About the US-India Statement on the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
According to a Chinese statement, the U.S. and India should play no role in resolving South China Sea disputes.
Analyst: China’s Encirclement Could Spark War
By Anthony Fensom
Griffith University's Christian Wirth on the ongoing dangers associated with East Asia's maritime disputes.