Changing Tides in South China Sea

China’s rapid effort to build artificial islands in the South China Sea is far more than a diplomatic challenge. For China’s neighbors and the United States, it could soon become a serious military problem as well.

26/08/2015

Weekly Bulletin 10/8-16/8

PLA to conduct live-fire shooting training from Aug. 12 to 13; Philippines to China: Ensure freedom of navigation, halt construction; Seoul's Position on the South China Sea Issue; Chinese Surveillance Ship Parks Near Contested Shoal

25/08/2015

Weekly News 24/08-30/08

-(IBT 30/08) South China Sea tensions threaten Australia's interests; Australia seeks tighter alliance with the U.S. -(Thevoicetimes 30/08) US Unveils New South China Sea Strategy: no singular state establishes complete control over an international water body or asserts its jurisdiction outside of its designated territorial waters.

25/08/2015

New U.S. Security Strategy Doesn’t Go Far Enough on South China Sea

The Pentagon just released an “Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Strategy.” The document articulates three regional maritime objectives heretofore insufficiently stressed and linked: “to safeguard the freedom of the seas; deter conflict and coercion; and promote adherence to international law and standards.”

24/08/2015

Time for a U.S. Military Strategy to Stop China in the South China Sea

As any close observer knows, the South China Sea is a rapidly evolving, and increasingly perilous, strategic arena. China’s assertion that almost the entire sea is “indisputably” Chinese territory has been backed by a rapid buildup of maritime military power and an audacious series of land grabs.

24/08/2015

Weekly Bulletin 03/08 - 09/08

China wants no talk of South China Sea at ASEAN meeting; Malaysia Upholds ASEAN’s Role in South China Sea issue; Japan Weight the Importance of Freedom of Navigation; Kerry raises South China Sea concerns with China’s Wang

21/08/2015

Diplomacy and the South China Sea

Recent months have brought shocking photos showing new manmade islands and a gargantuan industrial effort in the South China Sea being undertaken by the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

18/08/2015

Weekly News 17/8-23/8

-(NWOReport 22/08) It’s Time to Confront Beijing About the South China Sea: To allow China to continue to expand its role and expectations invites future conflict on a larger scale. -(USA Today 23/08) ​U.S. adds muscle, seeks friends in South China Sea standoff: They help participating Southeast Asian navies exercise and prepare for real-world scenarios.

17/08/2015

Weekly Bulletin 27/7-02/8

ASEAN, Chinese officials review DOC implementation; Chinese navy conducts live firing drill in South China Sea; U.S. says Europeans could help more in South China Sea dispute; Abe possible minesweeping in South China Sea, a shift from his previous stance signals 

17/08/2015

Weekly News 10/8-16/8

-(Lowy interpreter 12/8) Dredging fleet shores up Beijing’s position in South China Sea and beyond: China has effectively run away with the game, reclaiming nearly 3000 acres over the last 18 months. -(Philstar 12/8) Philippines satisfied on mention of China reclamation in ASEAN communiqué: The ASEAN foreign ministers included the matter in their joint communiqué despite an attempt by Cambodia...

12/08/2015