After a long wait the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has delivered its ruling on China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. The PCA
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21st Century Gunboat Diplomacy
The militarization of the South China Sea is an issue that has been slowly gaining momentum in recent months. With global eyes centered on events
Tuesday 16 February, 2016 Update: South China Sea SAMs
The People’s Republic of China is continuing its buildup of military power on contested islands in the South China Sea. Today, Fox News reported that
October 28, 2015, Midweek Update: Playing Hardball In The South China Sea, First Russian Death in Syria
Well, perhaps not hardball yet, but tensions are rising. The sail-past of disputed islands by the destroyer USS.Lassen last night has ruffled feathers in Beijing.
The Great 21st Century Sea Grab Part One
There’s gold beneath them thar waves, boys! Well, not literally. But there is an abundance of natural resources underneath the ocean floor at strategic locations
