South China Sea Dispute
Timeline: The Downward Spiral of China-Australia Relations
Chronicling the events that led to the present low point in China-Australia relations.
UNCLOS Remains the Gold Standard in Maritime Security Cooperation
With mounting disputes around the world, the treaty is arguably more important than ever for maritime security.
Backgrounder: The People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM)
Exploring the history, composition, and tactics of the ‘little blue men’ of China’s littoral waters – the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia.
The KRI Nanggala Submarine Incident Is a Wakeup Call to Modernize Indonesia’s Navy
The tragedy underscores how the Indonesian Navy is struggling to cover the vast expanses of maritime territory it’s tasked with defending.
UK-France Joint Action Key to European Relevance in the Indo-Pacific
Only through joint action can France and the UK leverage their full strategic weight in the South China Sea dispute.
G7 Reinvents Itself as Democratic Bulwark in London
The G7’s sprawling new communique portrays the bloc as a democratic bulwark against creeping authoritarianism.
US to Rebuild China Policy from the Ground Up
Amid growing calls for a new approach to the challenged posed by China, President Biden has initiated a policy rethink. Here’s what the new US posture might look like.
Biden’s Vision of US-China Relations Begins to Take Shape
Recent comments by the US president-elect suggest that Beijing will soon need to grapple with its worst-case scenario.
Decoding Duterte’s Shifting Stance on the South China Sea Dispute
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, often labeled ‘soft’ on Beijing, has recently adopted tougher rhetoric on the South China Sea. Yet though more critical of China, the tone has remained noticeably diplomatic.
White House Transition to Continue Trajectory of US-Vietnam Relations
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A President Biden would be unlikely to hit the ‘reset’ button in US-China relations, which suggests progress in Washington’s partnership with Hanoi.