More: South China Sea
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
Philippine Officials Reassert Sovereignty on Thitu Amid South China Sea Tensions
A recent visit by Philippine officials to Thitu Island, the country’s largest outpost in the contested Spratly archipelago, has underscored the intensifying pressures in...
Philippines Keeps Dialogue Open with China Amid South China Sea Tensions
Philippines confirmed that it is maintaining open communication channels with China, even as it deepens partnerships with countries that share its stance on maritime...
Why American Friction with France and the UK Could Change China’s Calculus in the Indo-Pacific
The Indo-Pacific is a regional flashpoint that could see several potential armed conflicts if missteps are taken and de-escalation and deterrence are not applied....
Philippines, US Conduct Joint Sail Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
The Philippines and the United States have conducted a joint maritime sail in the South China Sea, underscoring growing military cooperation between the two...
China’s Grey-Zone Tactics Are Reshaping the South China Sea
Over the past two decades, Southeast Asia has faced a conflict that is no longer overt but has left behind a trail of escalating...
China’s ‘Salami-Slicing’ Strategy: How Beijing is Redrawing the Map of the South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea have once again entered their most dangerous phase in a decade. Water cannon incidents, laser attacks, and even...
White hulls in the gray zone: Why coast guards now set the tempo at sea
For decades, the image of maritime power centered on gray hulls and carrier groups. Today, the center of gravity has shifted to the white...
Philippines, China in New Clash Over South China Sea
The Philippines and China traded accusations over a maritime clash near disputed islands in the South China Sea.
The Philippine Maritime Council accused Chinese maritime...
Scarborough Isn’t Just a Shoal. It Is a Surcharge on America
Each time a China Coast Guard vessel rams or water-cannons a Philippine boat near Scarborough Shoal, the United States gets a new price tag....