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US South China Sea

August 27, 2020
In a Drill, Beijing Launches Missiles into the South China Sea
By Abhijnan Rej
The show of resolve comes amidst growing tensions with the U.S. about the future of the region.

July 22, 2019
What’s in the New China-Vietnam South China Sea Tensions?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The new tensions reinforce existing worries about Chinese conduct in the South China Sea.

May 13, 2019
South China Sea Minilateralism: Between Opportunities and Limits
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While joint activities between regional states are no doubt significant, they need to be kept in perspective relative to broader trends.

March 01, 2018
Why a First US Aircraft Carrier Vietnam Visit Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the broader significance behind a much-anticipated development.

August 29, 2017
What Did the US Pacific Military Chief’s Philippines Visit Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Harry Harris’ visit to Manila.

July 21, 2017
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.

June 14, 2017
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.

May 31, 2017
US-Vietnam Ties Under Trump in the Spotlight with Premier’s Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip to Washington is testament to Vietnam’s enduring importance as an emerging partner for the United States.

August 02, 2016
US Rebalance to Asia Will Sustain: Obama
By Prashanth Parameswaran
President downplays concerns about U.S. commitment to the region ahead of state visit with Singapore’s premier.

August 02, 2016
US South China Sea Policy After the Verdict: Between Clarity and Ambiguity
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ruling could end up posing profound challenges for Washington.

May 14, 2015
The Case for a Bolder US South China Sea Policy
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Why does Washington need a more robust approach, and what might it look like?

April 01, 2015
US Blasts China’s ‘Great Wall of Sand’ in the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
America’s top Pacific commander takes Beijing to task.
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