The overlooked casualty in the South China Sea dispute
Political tensions in the South China Sea are creating an environmental disaster. Can claimants put aside their differences and tackle environmental threats before fishing stocks collapse?
South China Sea
Progressing from the DOC the COC: a difficult route to navigate
ASEAN leaders will convene in Singapore for the 33rd ASEAN summit this week. Making progress towards an effective Code of Conduct on the South China Sea should top the agenda.
US-China relations: From trade conflicts to a struggle for power
US-Chinese trade has traditional kept relations cordial between the two powers. Under Trump, this is changing.
The Draft Code of Conduct for the South China Sea Has Significant Political Ramifications for ASEAN
The recent draft text for a Code of Conduct on the South China Sea only further exposes the vast divide between the parties.
Duterte has a new stance in the South China Sea conflict
The Philippines outlined its red lines. If China crosses them, it is adamant it will go to war. What will this mean for the world’s most dangerous conflict?
Troubled Waters? The Unresolved Issue of Fisheries in the South China Sea
Bilateral relations between Indonesia and Vietnam are at an all-time high, but the unresolved issue of overlapping economic zones is turning the South China Sea into a dangerous place for Vietnamese fishermen.
Why the Philippines won the South China Sea, but China has taken the spoils
One year after the Philippines won recognition of its rights to disputed waters, China still does as it wishes – untouched by international law.
The silent claimant in the South China Sea
Brunei is often overlooked in South China Sea dispute. But Brunei has a plan.
A shared enemy: India and Vietnam strengthen ties in the face of China
Vietnam’s solution to China’s posturing up is to reach out to allies. The stronger diplomatic ties may become the best weapon in Vietnam’s arsenal.
Japan faces off with China as battle for regional influence heats up
Japan’s largest warship has made a controversial sailing through disputed waters as Abe’s nation warms up to increasing militarisation.