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Spratly Islands
Philippines, China Tussle Over Uninhabited South China Sea Reef
By Sebastian Strangio
Sandy Cay lies just a few nautical miles from Thitu Island, the largest Philippine military outpost in the Spratly Islands.
Vietnam Island Building in South China Sea Continuing At ‘Breakneck Pace’
By Sebastian Strangio
The Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative estimates that Hanoi has created 641 new acres of land in the disputed Spratly Islands since June.
Vietnam Spratly Island Construction Continuing at Rapid Pace, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a U.S. think tank, the country is building runways and other “potential military structures” in the South China Sea.
Vietnam on Record Pace for Spratly Island Construction in 2024, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past six months, the country has reclaimed almost as much new land as it did in the previous two years combined, closing the gap with China's "island fortresses."
The China Coast Guard and Beijing’s Strategic Ambiguity
By TSURUTA Jun
Chinese law is creating ambiguity at sea. Other coastal states need to respond.
Situating the Battle of the Paracel Islands in Modern Vietnam-China Relations
By Khang Vu
Good relations with China have necessitated the downplaying of past conflicts by both countries.
Philippines Seeks Greater Regional Cooperation on South China Sea Disputes
By Sebastian Strangio
President Marcos said that his administration has reached out to Malaysia and Vietnam at a time of growing friction in contested waters.
Vietnam Criticizes China, Philippines For South China Sea Activities
By Sebastian Strangio
A Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the two nations of "violating the sovereign rights and jurisdictions of Vietnam" in separate recent incidents.
Philippines Establishes 3 New Coast Guard Outposts in South China Sea
By Associated Press
The new outposts reinforce the presence of Filipino troops in the hotly contested Spratly archipelago.
The Philippines’ ‘Angels of the Sea’: Calculated Strategy or Gendered Ploy?
By Nafisa Halim
The creation of an all-female unit of radio operators looks good for the Philippine Coast Guard, but does little to address the security challenges in the South China Sea.
The Global South China Sea Issue
By SAKAMOTO Shigeki
China’s actions in the South China Sea are no longer just a regional issue.
Duterte Hedges as China Challenges in the South China Sea
By Nick Aspinwall
Manila asserted its right to conduct military drills in the South China Sea, but President Duterte continues to approach the issue with caution.
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