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US Navy in South China Sea
November 20, 2019
US Navy Sends Two Independence-Class Littoral Combat Ships to South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Two U.S. Navy littoral combat ships have been conducting missions in the contested waters this month.
May 17, 2019
US Navy Chief: US Hasn't Stepped up Sea Patrols to Confront China
By Annabelle Liang
The U.S. says it has not stepped up maritime patrols to challenge China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
August 22, 2017
Leveraging US Military Power in South China Sea
By Steven Stashwick
The U.S. should leverage the prospect of new military balancing capabilities to establish an accommodation with China in the South China Sea.
June 13, 2017
After Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea, US Warship Visits China
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer arrived in Zhanjiang, China for a scheduled port visit on June 12.
May 08, 2017
US Freedom of Navigation Challenges in South China Sea on Hold
By Steven Stashwick
Apparent deference to other issues echoes Obama principles in region.
April 14, 2017
Can the US Be Reassured by China’s Quiet Compliance With Court Ruling at Scarborough Shoal?
By Steven Stashwick
Filipino Fishermen are now ‘canaries in the coal mine’ at contested shoal.
March 17, 2017
Vision for the Future US Fleet II: The Numbers
By Steven Stashwick
New light carriers, missile craft, and unmanned platforms.
March 06, 2017
Vision for the Future US Fleet I: Concepts & Organization
By Steven Stashwick
An influential Washington think tank has released a key fleet architecture study.
February 06, 2017
Perpetual Stalemate: China Can Neither Be Dislodged From the South China Sea Nor Control It
By Steven Stashwick
Former U.S., Australian officials say it’s “too late” and PLA assessment says China “cannot be optimistic”.
January 05, 2017
No, China Did Not Target a US Carrier With Ballistic Missiles Last Summer
By Steven Stashwick
Reports China targeted American aircraft carrier with DF-21s not supported by the Chinese sources cited.
July 08, 2016
US Navy Destroyers Patrol Near China’s Man-Made Islands in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States tries to signal resolve ahead of a court ruling on Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
June 25, 2016
Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?
By Steven Stashwick
Philippine President-elect saying no to war with China over disputed shoal complicates U.S. deterrence effort.
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