The question at the heart of the South China Sea dispute

Written by Phillip Orchard

Southeast Asian states are finding it ever-harder to trust that the US will show up if and when push comes to shove with China. And this dynamic might just make it even harder for the U.S. to do so.

Southeast Asia9DLApril 4, 2020Philippines, Duterte, China, United States, FONOPS

South China Sea: Is countering China still possible?

Written by Panos Iordanidis

South China Sea is a region full of geopolitical competition. No wonder why: Almost one third of global shipping trade passes through this maritime route, as well as the overwhelming majority of China’s oil imports.

Southeast Asia9DLApril 1, 2020China, 9-Dash Line, Spratly Islands, FONOPS, Paracel Islands, ASEAN

China will alter the balance of power in the South China Sea within a decade

Written by John Pollock

Whilst China has invested heavily in asymmetric means to strike at American flattops through ballistic missiles and cyber, Beijing has not ignored the power and prestige awarded to nations that field aircraft carriers.