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South China Sea
China ‘Internationalizes’ South China Sea Dispute
By Zachary Keck
By raising the oil rig dispute with Vietnam at the UN, China risks setting a dangerous precedent for itself.
The Costs of Victory Without Honor for China
By Ankit Panda
What is China giving up with its current strategy in the South and East China Seas?
China May Build ‘Artificial Island’ in South China Sea
By Zachary Keck
The island would be used as a military base to enforce a South China Sea air-defense identification zone.
Are Cooler Heads Prevailing in the East China Sea?
By Clint Richards
China and Japan appear motivated to find common ground after last weekend’s fireworks.
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.