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South China Sea
China’s 4 Principles in the South China Sea Dispute
By Jiye Kim
China is slowly crafting a policy for its regional maritime disputes. Could it open the door to negotiation?
Abe Trades Investment for Security Council Seat
By Clint Richards
Japan will use a return to the Council as another means to counter China’s regional assertiveness.
Vietnam's China Challenge: Making Asymmetric Deterrence Work
By Ankit Panda
With its new Kilo-class subs, Vietnam will implement an asymmetric area denial strategy against China.
Why We Must Defend UNCLOS
By James R. Holmes
Only by defending constitutions, laws and treaties are the only way for them to have meaning.
Implications of the US-China Split at the ARF
By Thuc D. Pham
Divergent views on how to handle SCS disputes could still inspire a Code of Conduct.
US and Vietnam Should Tread Carefully on Relations
By Brian Benedictus
While a strategic relationship makes sense on paper, both sides should temper their expectations.
China’s War on Maritime Law
By James R. Holmes
China is using language to quietly redefine international maritime law.
Learning From China’s Oil Rig Standoff With Vietnam
By Paul J. Leaf
Understanding the motives behind Beijing’s provocation will help the US and its partners deal with future incidents.
Singapore and the Sea of Discontent
By Suhith Sitharthan
How Singapore can play a central role in mediating Southeast Asian territorial disputes.
Exposing China’s Provocations
By James R. Holmes
U.S. and allied forces should film Chinese assertiveness and let the whole world see it firsthand.
Responding to China’s Air Intercept
By Ryan Santicola
The US response to the recent intercept is important in the context of the safety and freedom of international airspace.
India and Vietnam Seek Stronger Ties
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
India considers a Vietnamese offer to explore offshore drilling options despite Chinese protests.