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Spratly Islands
Philippines: China Building an Airstrip in Disputed Spratlys
By Shannon Tiezzi
Manila says China is reclaiming land and carrying out construction on Johnson South Reef in the disputed Spratlys.
Crimea and South China Sea Diplomacy
By Sophie Boisseau du Rocher & Bruno Hellendorff
Russia’s big move shows both the limits and importance of diplomacy in territorial disputes.
China’s National Priorities in Hunt for MH370
By Bill Hayton
A standoff with the Philippines appeared more important for China’s Coast Guard than a search for survivors.
China to Foreign Fishing Boats: ‘Get Out’ of South China Sea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hainan's Party Chief confirms that authorities are confronting foreign fishing vessels in the South China Sea.
China’s Maritime Expansion: Exploiting Regional Weakness?
By Nah Liang Tuang
A recent naval voyage may have been an attempt to make regional maritime dominance a fait accompli.
Tensions Set To Rise In The South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
A series of recent events points to a declining state of stability and security in the South China Sea.
US Admiral: ‘We Would Help’ Philippines Against China
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral's security assurance to the Philippines was not as firm as recent commitments to Japan and South Korea.
Manila’s Defense Conundrum
By Victor Robert Lee
Typhoon Haiyan revealed some glaring weaknesses in the Philippine military. Can it defend its own territory?
Vietnam’s Confucius Institute Distraction
The controversy in Vietnam over China’s establishment of a Confucius Institute is misplaced, argues one blogger.
The Philippines and the West Philippine Sea
By Lucio Blanco Pitlo III
Manila claims only part of the South China Sea, but the area it does claim is a core national interest.
A Code of Conduct for the South China Sea?
Despite a positive recent meeting, the road to a code for the troubled region is likely to be a long one.
Taiwan’s Power Grab in the South China Sea
Taiwan is building a wharf on Taiping Island in the disputed Spratly Archipelago to increase its naval presence.