The US brings out the big guns in the Pacific amid high tensions with China

As part of the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the Pacific, the US has regularly kept bombers stationed at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, but in the last few days the fleet of aging B-52 bombers has been replaced with newer B-1 and B-2 bombers.

10/08/2016

How China Really Sees The South China Sea Ruling: A Rigged International Order?

When considering the implications of the South China Sea arbitral award, it is crucial to consider the political context in which China views the decision.

09/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 1/8-7/8

China's supreme court clarifies maritime jurisdiction; PH fishers asked to stand down as China court warns vs illegal fishing; Ex-Philippine leader Ramos travels to Hong Kong as 'icebreaker' with China; US, Singapore discourage militarization in South China Sea...

09/08/2016

Weekly News 08/08 - 14/08

-(Sputnik News 12/8) Beijing Crosses Washington's 'Red Line' in South China Sea: The Chinese military appears to be dramatically increasing its presence around a key island in the South China Sea, sending a strong message to Washington. -(National Interest 11/8) The Real South China Sea Danger: A Brewing Security Dilemma: There is a need for an evolution to a primarily non-military approach that...

08/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 25/7-31/7

China's South China Sea ad displayed at New York’s Times Square; Vietnam slams Taiwanese officials' visit to Spratly Island; Duterte: PH-China talks to be based on international law; US tells Beijing sea patrols will continue...

01/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 18/7-24/7

Beijing Won’t Stop South China Sea Island Building; Philippines rejects talks not based on arbitral ruling; U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea; Australia to continue patrols across South China Sea...

26/07/2016

Weekly News 25/07-31/07

-(WSJ 28/07) China, Russia Plan Naval Drills in South China Sea: They are the first joint exercises in the South China Sea between China and Russia. They follow international tribunal’s rejection of Chinese maritime claims. -(Foreignpolicy 27/07) The Paradox at the Heart of the South China Sea Ruling: What looked like a huge defeat for China may actually play into Beijing's hands.

25/07/2016

Philippines says rejected China offer of conditional dialogue on South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has turned down a Chinese proposal to start bilateral talks, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, because of Beijing's pre-condition of not discussing a court ruling that nullified most of its South China Sea claims.

19/07/2016

Weekly News 18/7-24/7

-(Reuters 20/7) U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea, in order to protect the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of sea and airspace guaranteed to all. -(Business Insider 20/7) Chinese nationalists are taking their anger out on anything American they can touch -(USNI 20/7) Analysis: What’s Next for Manila Following South China Sea Ruling? The courses of actions are scant if...

18/07/2016

Weekly Bulletin 11/7-17/7

Hague tribunal rules China's South China Sea claims unfounded; Beijing rejects tribunal's ruling in South China Sea case; Philippines, Vietnam, the U.S.... welcome tribunal’s ruling issuance...

18/07/2016