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South China Sea
China and the U.S.: Whose Strategic Mistake?
By Amitai Etzioni
‘China had best keep in mind that no one has a monopoly on making strategic mistakes.’
Chinese, Vietnamese Coast Guard Boats Collide
By Ankit Panda
A collision between coast guard vessels from the two countries indicates a minor escalation.
Taiwan: An Emerging Asset for Chinese Expansion?
By Shang-su Wu
A cross-Strait political agreement could bolster both Chinese and Taiwanese claims in East Asia.
Vietnam Threatens Legal Action Against China
By Zachary Keck
Vietnam appears set to use international law to settle its territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea.
Shangri-La Dialogue: The Aftermath
By Clint Richards
As China rebuts Hagel and Abe’s remarks, the region waits to see what might be on offer in return for cooperation.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Making ASEAN Relevant
By John Lee
The bloc has a role in keeping the regional peace, but it must overcome its tendency to paralysis.
To Lead In Asia, Japan Must Take China to Court
By Zachary Keck
Acknowledging the Senkaku dispute and appealing to international law would benefit both Japan and ASEAN.
Abe’s Attempt to Corner China Through Diplomacy
By Clint Richards
Japan is reaching out to Southeast Asia and seeking to control the discourse around its new security policy.
Lawfare or Warfare? Let Impartial Tribunals Cool Asia’s Maritime Disputes
By Jerome A. Cohen
Jerome A. Cohen discusses how international tribunals could help East Asia solve its Law of the Sea crisis.
Indochina’s Troubled Year
By Luke Hunt
With a coup, a crash and a clash, it has been a rough 2014 so far for Indochina.
Vietnam Mulling New Strategies to Deter China
By Carl Thayer
What is Vietnam's strategy for resisting Chinese coercion?
Shangri-La Dialogue: Beijing’s Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
By Nick Bisley and Brendan Taylor
China’s approach to this year’s Dialogue is communicating a simple message.