More: South China Sea
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:
A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global...
China is Winning, the World is Losing: U.S. is Struggling to Counter China’s Asymmetric Tactics
Recent years have seen a noticeable ramp-up of China’s aggressiveness in the South China Sea. While China previously held a far more passive stance...
Gunboat Diplomacy: China’s Strategy to Dominate the South China Sea
This article discusses the issue of China's gunboat diplomacy in the South China Sea, a strategy that poses significant threats to regional stability, international...
South China Sea: A Threat to Regional Stability
History has consistently demonstrated that direct warfare between superpowers is a perilous gamble, as resulting devastation spares neither side. To protect their global influence...
‘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,...