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China coast guard deploys ‘floating barrier’ to cut off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines says it ‘strongly condemns’ move at Scarborough Shoal which prevents its fishing boats from gaining access.
October 06, 2023

What Is at Stake For the EU in the South China Sea?

Both ASEAN and its European counterpart have strong incentives to strengthen their cooperation on maritime security issues amid increasing Sino-American frictions.
October 05, 2023

China’s Ten-Dash Line: Deciphering Disputes in the South China Sea

South China Sea issues remain complex, but India’s geopolitical imperatives in the region are clearer than ever.

Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Floating Barrier’ in South China Sea

The Philippines on Sunday [17th] accused China’s coast guard of installing a “floating barrier” in a disputed area of the South China Sea, which it said prevents Filipinos from entering and fishing..
September 29, 2023

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'We reject the unlawful maritime claims...' US on 2023 Edition of China's Standard Map

The United States on Tuesday (5th Sept.) rejected the so-called "standard map" claims by China and called on the nation to comport with its maritime claims in the South China Sea and elsewhere. In a..
September 15, 2023

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Towards a Robust Philippines-India Maritime Security Partnership

Since both countries have experienced the impacts of China’s gray zone activities, the sharing of intelligence, information, and best practices will be vital.
September 07, 2023

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US Navy Releases RFI For Pacific Training Support Vessels

The US Navy released a Request For Information (RFI) on August 28th for a new class of training vessels dubbed the Pacific Training Support Vessel (PTSV). The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)..
September 01, 2023

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As Australia strengthens its ties with the Philippines, it’s wading even further into the dangerous South China Sea

At the end of last week, 1,200 Australian troops took part in a joint military exercise in the Philippines with hundreds of Filipino and American forces. Their mission: simulating the retaking of an..
August 29, 2023

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Laser and Water Cannon Diplomacy in the South China Sea

The South China Sea dispute presents several relatively new phenomena in the modern study of relations among nations. In this seven-country disagreement, we can see how a country deliberately built..
August 28, 2023

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Keeping tabs on China’s murky maritime manoeuvres

America and its allies are using whizzy new tools to track China’s military activity and illegal fishing. IN JANUARY 2021 a fleet of Chinese fishing vessels approached the coast of Oman, apparently..
August 24, 2023

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