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South China Sea
Vietnam, the US, and Japan in the South China Sea
By Alexander L. Vuving
Prospects for regional security hinges heavily on how these actors relate to the South China Sea issue.
China’s Friendship Treaty: A Distraction from South China Sea Diplomacy
By David Gitter
Why ASEAN states should think twice before signing on to China’s treaty of friendship and cooperation.
China's Spratlys Airstrip Will Raise South China Sea Stakes
By Ankit Panda
Beijing is developing a man-made island on Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratlys.
The Militarization of China’s Coast Guard
By Ryan D. Martinson
Plans for China’s still nascent coast guard suggest troubled times ahead in disputed waters.
Why China's South China Sea Diplomacy Will Frustrate Claimants
By Robert Farley
International frustration over outcomes in the South China Sea is a fine outcome for China.
Managing Indo-Pacific Crises
By Koh Swee Lean Collin and Darshana M. Baruah
Is there a multilateral mechanism that could manage air and maritime encounters in a tense region?
A New Model for China-US Relations?
By Wei Zongyou
Both countries should do more to alleviate suspicion and defuse tensions.
A Glimpse Into Chinese Nationalism
By Eric Fish
A new survey gauges popular support for actions on China’s maritime disputes, with some surprising results.
Aquino Shows Support for Japan in the South China Sea
By Clint Richards
The Philippines is seeking to indirectly link its territorial problems with Japanese normalization.
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.