More: South China Sea
‘Philippines-first’ policy is derailing America’s China strategy—Trump must act fast or watch ASEAN tilt to Beijing
This week, the U.S. signed a defense pact with the Philippines, hailing it as vital to countering China’s creeping dominance in the hotly-disputed South China Sea.China’s militarization...
Unravelling Tensions in the South China Sea Through Diplomacy
The South China Sea (SCS) is located in the Western Pacific region, with most of its area surrounded by Southeast Asian countries. With an...
Indonesia’s Defense Strategy in Dealing with Controversies in the South China Sea
This article will discuss the strategic issues faced by Indonesia regarding the controversies in the South China Sea. As the largest archipelagic country in...
Tributary Tensions: Is China Reviving Old Hegemonies in the South China Sea?
The eleventh edition of the Xiangshan Forum was held in Beijing from 12th -14th September 2024 and was themed ‘Promoting Peace for a Shared...
The future of US-China competition in the South China Sea if Trump wins the election
Trump's approach
Asia-Pacific has long been a strategically important region for the United States, a top priority in foreign policy. In 2011, the Obama Administration...
Indonesia-Australia’s New Defense Agreement and Its South China Sea Implications
On August 20, 2024, Indonesia and Australia reached a significant milestone in their bilateral defense collaboration. Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense and President-Elect,...
Deconstructing Big Powers’ Strategic Entanglement in the Indo-Pacific Region
Indo-Pacific region exhibits strategic momentousness garnering attention of all the major players of the international arena, calling them to devise some strategy about their...
Vietnam’ Prime Minister to India: Mutual Maritime interests at its peak
The Prime Minister of Socialist Republic of Vietnam H.E. Pham Minh Chinh was on a three day visit to India from 30th July to...
The Impact of the Germany-Philippines Defense Pact on South China Sea Dynamics
On August 4, 2024, Germany and the Philippines agreed to finalize a defense cooperation agreement by the end of the year. This marked a...
Chinese forces patrolling disputed Scarborough Reef, South China Sea
Chinese military units have initiated patrols in the waters surrounding the disputed Huangyan (Scarborough Reef) islands in the South China Sea, as reported by...