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U.S. South China Sea policy
Parsing Trump’s Recent Policy Statements on the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
The U.S.-Vietnam joint statement on the South China Sea contains glaring contradictions.
Does Vietnam Have Trump’s Backing?
By Bennett Murray
Clarity sought in Hanoi ahead of President Donald Trump’s state visit.
Are US FONOPs in the South China Sea Necessary?
By Mark J. Valencia
Written communiques and diplomacy are enough for most countries to object to overly extensive maritime claims.
Time for the US to Stop Losing Ground to China in the South China Sea
By Tuan N. Pham
More opportunities for Washington to push back against Beijing in the South China Sea.
China's Window of Opportunity in the South China Sea
By Xue Li and Cheng Zhangxi
Domestic and international stars have aligned to give China a chance to put forward a solution.
US FONOPs in the South China Sea: Intent, Effectiveness, and Necessity
By Mark J. Valencia
Do U.S. FONOPs actually serve a purpose?
Trump and the South China Sea: Doing the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason
By Mark J. Valencia
Trump's pause in FONOPs gives the U.S. and China breathing room to resolve disagreements.
Is China Winning in the South China Sea?
By Sukmawani Bela Pertiwi
After the Philippines, the United States has also softened its approach to China while the rest remains silent.
Xi, the South China Sea, and Mar-a-Lago
By Donald K. Emmerson
If the South China Sea issue is relegated to the sidelines, it will send the wrong signal to China.
Will Hybrid Warfare Protect America’s Interests in the South China Sea?
By Tobias Burgers & Scott N. Romaniuk
The pros and cons of increasing the use of unmanned vehicles in the South China Sea.
A Recipe for Disaster in the South China Sea
By Mark J. Valencia
A recent proposal for the Trump administration could spark a war in the already tense region.
Mattis Calms Nerves on US South China Sea Policy, But For How Long?
By Ankit Panda
Jim Mattis shows that not much has changed in U.S. South China Sea policy, but will that last?