Scarborough Shoal: A Red Line?
Transforming Scarborough into an artificial island-fortress could be the endgame in China’s rush to establish and consolidate control over the South China Sea.
Bulan: April 2016
Balikatan Exercise Highlights Territorial Defense and Multilateral Approach
This year’s military exercise reflects the changing nature of the U.S.-Philippines alliance in light of heightened tensions generated by China’s expansion in the South China Sea.
Creating Seamless Maritime Security Coalitions in the Indo-Pacific
With rapid expansion of China’s power, the region needs to establish flexible mechanisms for collective maritime security cooperation.
Colombo Port City and the Limits of India’s Regional Diplomacy
The restart of construction raises alarm in India that the project will give China increased influence in the Indian Ocean.
Flexible Response to Deter in the South China Sea
The United States needs to demonstrate the will to challenge China and a specific plan to counteract Chinese measures.
Podcast: Itu Aba and Taiwan’s Amicus Brief
Taiwanese influence arbitration in the South China Sea
How Elections Could Change Manila’s South China Sea Policy (Or Not)
Anti-China sentiment is at historic highs among the Filipino public, leaving little room for major foreign policy recalibration