South China Sea
Australia Delivers Ships to Philippines Ahead of SCS Court Ruling

It’s the latest demonstration of the consequences of Chinese aggression in the region.

South China Sea
For At Least a Moment, Indonesia Comes Off the Sidelines

Indonesia rarely criticizes Beijing so harshly as it did after a run-in between one of its patrol boats and the Chinese coast guard.

South China Sea
Philippines and Japan Get Busy in the South China Sea

Japan and the Philippines are strengthening their military ties and China isn’t happy.

South China Sea
U.S. Plans More Freedom of Navigation Operations

They can’t come soon enough.

South China Sea
Beijing Ramps up Challenges to Australian Patrols

Will Australia have to amend its “neutral” position in the South China Sea?

South China Sea
U.S. Navy Challenges Beijing a Second Time

Chinese media reported the American destroyer was successfully scared off, but the U.S. says the operation proceeded smoothly.

South China Sea
China Lures Private Investors To Paracel Outpost

Its efforts are intended to send a signal about its seriousness to other countries with claims to the islands.

South China Sea
China Lands Plane on Reclaimed Reef

Contested Chinese moves in the South China Sea were a big story in 2015 and 2016 looks likely to bring more of the same.

South China Sea
US Says that B-52 Flyover Was a Mistake

Why is the Pentagon placating Beijing?

South China Sea
U.S. Sends Mixed Signals on South China Sea

It’s hard to imagine that Beijing is taking the United States very seriously at the moment.

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