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South China Sea
Australia Consolidates Hardened US Position on the South China Sea
By Grant Wyeth
Australia is supporting its ally, but it still has serious reservations about the Trump administration's chaotic approach to China.
The Risk of Too Many Freedom of Navigation Operations
By Lt. Col. Daniel L. Davis (Ret.)
FONOPs have a place in America’s tool chest, but only if used sparingly and wisely.
Making Sense of the 2020 US South China Sea Policy Update
By Ankit Panda
Greg Poling joins the podcast to discuss revisions to U.S. South China Sea policy.
US Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation Near China-Held Features in Spratlys
By Ankit Panda
The operation comes shortly after the unveiling of a new South China Sea position by the U.S. government.
China’s Maritime Militia Vessels May Be Military Objectives During Armed Conflict
By James Kraska and Yusuke Saito
There is no universal definition for naval auxiliaries, but such ships are subject to the same treatment as warships during armed conflict.
U.S. Navy ‘Dual Carrier Operations’ Send Message to China, Allies
By Steven Stashwick
In rare move, twice this month two U.S. aircraft carriers operated together in Philippine Sea.
ASEAN Takes Position vs China’s Vast Historical Sea Claims
By Associated Press
The recent statement marks a significant strengthening of the regional bloc's assertion of the rule of law in the disputed region.
China Just Botched a Monumental Opportunity With the Philippines
By Derek Grossman
Did China miss its shot at the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement?
Survey: China Gaining Influence Over US in Southeast Asia, With Likely Long-term Consequences
By Ankit Panda
A new survey of strategic elites in Southeast Asia finds perceptions of growing Chinese might surging—with no strong consensus on whether Beijing is a benign or malignant force for the region.
US UN Ambassador Pushes Back on Chinese South China Sea Claims
By Ankit Panda
The note evoked the July 12, 2016, ruling by an international tribunal on maritime entitlements in the South China Sea.
Chinese Aggression Presents an Opportunity for India
By Niranjan Marjani
New Delhi should not miss the openings created by Beijing's aggression across a range of issues.
Flashpoints on the Periphery: Understanding China’s Neighborhood Opportunism
By Suyash Desai
How is China taking advantage of the pandemic to pursue its foreign policy goals?