Tensions Rise in the South China Sea
One country’s patrol is another’s provocation. Chinese state-run media has reacted with outrage to a U.S. Navy destroyer sailing within the 12 nautical mile claim […] More
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Beijing and the South China Sea
As President Xi Jinping tours the western world advocating Chinese businesses, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues incrementally asserting dominance over territory in the South […] More
Energy Insecurity
As some Asia energy experts have noted, the South China Sea (SCS) is like a thin donut with a very large hole: all of the […] More
A Destabilizing Force
Republican Congressman Randy Forbes believes China’s assertive behavior in Asia is destabilizing the region. Forbes explained why he takes this position in an interview with […] More
High Stakes on the High Seas
The South China Sea is rapidly becoming one of the most dangerous places on earth. Beijing has long claimed most of the sea as its […] More