The South China Sea continues to approach a boil with two separate flashpoints within its geographical boundaries now providing fuel. With the Ukraine-Russia crisis grabbing
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23 March Update: New Chinese Encroachment In The South China Sea
*Author’s Note: Brief update today owing to a packed schedule. Apologies.* Manila has called upon Beijing to withdraw the 200+ alleged Chinese fishing vessels it
South China Sea Tension Ramping Up
Despite a global pandemic, the South China Sea has become more active over the past week, owing in large part to China’s aggressive posturing in
Duterte Warns Beijing to Keep Away From Its South China Sea Possessions
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is loudly warning China to keep its distance from an island in the South China Sea that is considered by Manila
Thursday 8 December, 2016 Update: Duterte’s SCS Maneuvering
Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in Manila relations between the Philippines and China have improved considerably, while the PI’s relations with the United States
Monday 24 October, 2016 Update: Anxiety And Confusion In Washington And Manila
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial comments in Beijing last week have cast clouds of anxiety and uncertainty across the globe. Diplomats, government officials and analysts
