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Trump South China Sea
![Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-mattis-indo-pacific.jpg)
Trump’s Indo-Pacific Strategy Challenge in the Spotlight at 2018 Shangri-La Dialogue
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration needs to address key challenges to make its new strategic approach succeed.
![What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump? What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-4189203.jpg)
What’s Next for US-Vietnam Defense Ties Under Trump?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides are continuing to deepen ties in spite of lingering challenges and uncertainties.
![Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-01-05_11-08-50.jpg)
Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance behind a much-anticipated development.
![Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter? Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-south-china-sea.jpg)
Will a China-ASEAN South China Sea Code of Conduct Really Matter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As we hear an agreement being talked up, it’s worth being clear about what it means.
![Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-us-philippines-carat.jpg)
Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.
![The Ticking Clock on Trump's Asia Strategy The Ticking Clock on Trump's Asia Strategy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-11-10_16-11-49.jpg)
The Ticking Clock on Trump's Asia Strategy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration needs to unveil a more comprehensive approach to the region soon.
![Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-07_22-13-44.jpg)
Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.
![US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-07-20_12-46-15.jpg)
US Navy Commander’s Philippines Voyage Reaffirms Alliance in Duterte Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Scott Swift was in Manila this week.
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