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Spratly Islands
A US Navy Blockade in the South China Sea Is Not Sound Strategy
By Robert Farley
Rex Tillerson's South China Sea comments just don't make strategic sense.
Rex Tillerson, Trump's Secretary of State Nominee, Has a Dangerous Idea for the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
During his confirmation hearing, Rex Tillerson proposed an audacious move against China in the South China Sea.
It's Official: Xi Jinping Breaks His Non-Militarization Pledge in the Spratlys
By Ankit Panda
In China's own words, Beijing is now building what it sees as "necessary military facilities" in the South China Sea.
The British Are Coming… To the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Vietnam gets to reclaiming land in the Spratly Islands and Taiwan celebrates 70 years of Taiping Island.
US Sanctions Against China Over the East and South China Seas: A Serious Proposal?
By Ankit Panda
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill that would force U.S. sanctions against China over its maritime behavior.
Donald Trump Just Gave Chinese Hawks a Great Talking Point on the South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
Donald Trump's brief remark on the South China Sea may be more significant than you think.
South China Sea: US Navy Destroyer Asserts Freedom of Navigation in Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda
The FONOP is the first to take place since a July ruling on China's claims in the South China Sea.
The Crucial South China Sea Ruling No One Is Talking About
By Lyle J. Morris
The July 12 award offers a sweeping condemnation of Chinese maritime law enforcement practices.
Next Stop Spratly Islands? China Rolls Out World’s Largest Amphibious Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China has completed production of one of the world’s largest seaplanes for use in the South China Sea.
India and the Downsides of the South China Sea Decision
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
For India, July's South China Sea ruling by an arbitral tribunal is a complicated matter.
China Hardens Position on South China Sea
By Xie Yanmei
Beijing has moved to clarify its position, but in a direction that could cause more friction.
Everything to Read on the South China Sea Ruling and Its Strategic Implications
By Ankit Panda
Weekend reading to fully understand the implication of the historic South China Sea ruling.