More: South China Sea
The giant and the archipelago: Chinese attack on the Second Thomas Shoal and its implications
“The strong do what they have the power to do, and the weak accept what they have to accept.” This famous age-old aphorism by...
South China Sea Conflict: Indonesia’s Goals and Strategies Through the ‘ABC Triangle Conflict Model’
The escalation of the South China Sea (‘SCS’) conflict raises significant concerns about regional stability and international relations. At the end of 2023 and...
Know thy enemy: Understanding China’s worldview
With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea,...
The South China Sea Conundrum: Is AI a Boon or a Bane?
“The South China Sea is not only a hotbed of global geopolitics but also serves as a technological battlefield in the international realm.”
In the...
Conflict Escalation in the South China Sea: Measuring the Direction of Indonesia’s Maritime Policy
The South China Sea is a strategic water area that stretches between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and several Southeast Asian countries such...
South China Sea Conflict: Indonesia’s Maritime Diplomacy
The South China Sea has been wracked by long-running conflicts over sovereignty claims from several countries. This strategic and resource-rich water area is a...
Trilateral Militarization: From Missiles to Nukes (Part II)
In the Philippines, the proponents of the trilateral alliance frame it as a response to the “threat of assertive China.” In reality, the unwarranted...
Bringing Vietnamese counterinsurgency to the Philippines and South China Sea (Part I)
On Monday, April 11, President Biden hosted a trilateral summit in Washington, DC, at the time of surging tension in the South China Sea....
ASEAN-US and China Triangular Model
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In the 21st century, the South China Sea has become one of the most strategic and conflict-prone regions. This is due to the traditional...
ASEAN Solidarity Exercise: Navigating South China Sea Dynamics and Regional Stability Challenges
The recently opened ASEAN Solidarity Exercises provide deeper context regarding the dynamics of the South China Sea and serious challenges to regional stability. The...