Timothy Heath, Author at Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

The Competition for Status Could Increase the Risk of a Military Clash in Asia

By Timothy Heath | February 1, 2018 | Categories: AMTI Update

While the salience of conflict for the sake of gaining territory may be declining, the importance of status as a potential driver of conflict—especially in Asia—may be increasing.

How Will China Respond to Future U.S. Freedom of Navigation Operations?

By Timothy Heath | October 29, 2015 | Categories: China, Freedom of Navigation, South China Sea, United States

On October 27, the USS Lassen carried out the first freedom of navigation (FON) patrol to challenge China’s territorial claims over the 12-nautical-mile region surrounding its artificial islands in the South China Sea. Chinese authorities responded angrily but cautiously, publicly condemning the act and sending two naval ships to trail the Lassen, but stopping short […]