20/02/2012
-(Wsj 23/2) Washington and Hanoi Approach Cautiously: Given the challenges it faces, America would welcome another willing partner in an increasingly tense region -(The-diplomat 23/2) India’s “Look East” Power Play In recent months New Delhi has been making impressive strides in strengthening its defense ties in Southeast Asia
-(Atimes 22/2)Broadsides sink South China Sea peace A similar multilateral, inclusive and multi-level model of confidence building needs to be employed to deter the escalation of emerging inter-state rivalries in the maritime domain in the East Asia region.
-(Thailand-business-news 22/2) The South China Sea dispute needs a legal solution Regional states should realise that by pursuing the legal route they elevate law above self-interest and principle above power.
-(Inquirer 22/2) Philippines, Vietnam discuss cooperation on Spratlys during the inaugural meeting of the two countries’ Joint Commission on Maritime and Ocean Cooperation (JCMOC)
-(Inquirer 20/1)The US base in the Philippines: The United States already has a base here: the entire country
-(Philstar 20/1)US formally offers 2nd warship to AFP That is expected to boost the country’s territorial defense capability
-(NST 20/1) Malaysia's correct strategic decision: With the arms build-up by India and China, and America’s pivot policy, Malaysia is taking precautionary steps; (Eastasiaforum 19/2) America and China: strategic choices in the Asian Century
-(Foreignaffairs 2012) The Future of U.S.-Chinese Relations Conflict Is a Choice, Not a Necessity
-(Abs-cbnnews 19/2) China's Xi shows US new style but questions linger: Americans have learned that China's likely next leader enjoys basketball and the fresh Midwestern air but are still in the dark on how he will handle rising tensions.
-(Oilprice 19/2) China's Benign Foreign Policy Image at Odds with South China Sea Stance: Beijing for years has relentlessly projected a benign image in its foreign policy, but China’s pacifist representations do not extend to energy issues, most notably in the disputed South China Sea.
-(Philstar 19/2) AFP modernization done in two years: The government can get the Armed Forces of the Philippines back on its feet in two years, Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said yesterday; (Chronicle 19/1) The American Century Is Over— Good Riddance
-(Vnexpress 6/6) Vietnam urges countries to abide by laws as US proposes sanctions in South China Sea: All sides need to make positive contributions to the maintenance of peace, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. -(Straitstimes...
-(VNExpress 5/5) Vietnam rejects China's fishing ban in SCS: The foreign ministry has condemned China for violating Vietnam's sovereignty by imposing a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea. -(Strait Times 4/5) Philippine court orders government to protect SCS: This was prompted by a petition...
-(AP 22/4) Recent Developments Surrounding the SCS -(Reuters 20/4) China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary: The PLA Navy ship and aircraft to be revealed at Tuesday’s naval parade are the Liaoning aircraft carrier, new types of nuclear submarines, new types...
-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The...