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Is China at War in the South China Sea?

Recent incidents in the South China Sea highlight China's aggressive maritime strategy.
July 23, 2024

Unending Turmoil in the Red Sea Raises Doubts on China’s Strategy

The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea, initiated by Houthi rebel threats against Israel's Western allies post the October 7, 2023 attack, has escalated into a significant threat affecting over 65 nations.
July 16, 2024

China's shadow armada: The unseen power of the maritime militia in the South China Sea

China’s maritime militia, known as the People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM), is a pivotal yet often overlooked component of Beijing’s strategy to assert its territorial claims in the South..
July 10, 2024

Rethinking the South China Sea in Indian Maritime Security Strategy

In late May, the Indian Navy's (IN) Eastern Fleet concluded a significant operational deployment in the South China Sea, featuring port calls in Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and..
July 04, 2024

Tense Waters: Navigating The Challenges Of The South China Sea Disputes

The South China Sea (SCS) Code of Conduct (CoC) is on the brink of completion, promising to address long-standing territorial disputes in this vital maritime region.
July 01, 2024

A Contested Global Order at Sea

Recent events have starkly exposed the vulnerabilities in the global maritime order.
June 26, 2024

Facing up to China’s Hybrid Warfare in the Pacific

The People's Republic of China has registered 26 China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels to operate in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Convention Area, marking the first such..
June 18, 2024

Comparing Gray-Zone Tactics in the Red Sea and the South China Sea

Gray-zone tactics, which operate between peace and war, are increasingly used by actors to further their interests without engaging in open conflict.
June 03, 2024

Is China Grabbing The South China Sea?

In the geopolitical theater of the South China Sea, the awakening of China as a maritime power has ruffled feathers and stirred debates.
May 29, 2024

THE EAST AND SOUTH CHINA SEAS: ONE SEA, NEAR SEAS, WHOSE SEAS?

Amidst the vast expanse of the Indo-Pacific lie two seas of immense strategic importance: the East and South China Seas.
May 27, 2024