South China Sea

As China postures, Washington remains committed.

China’s expansion into the South Pacific caught Australia and the United States off guard.

Monday’s victor intends to defend sovereignty against China and prioritize the U.S. alliance.

The return of major conflict is leading Asian countries to boost their militaries.

The bloc is struggling to preserve unity—and can’t decide what to do about the new U.S.-China rivalry.

The world’s newest security partnership is a window into how the world works—and the unpredictable places it’s heading.

Jakarta is Asia’s greatest geopolitical prize. But its foreign-policy reflexes are long outdated.

China’s reluctance has stifled diplomatic efforts—but they haven’t been futile.

There is no sweet spot to keep both Beijing and Washington happy, but that hasn’t kept Singapore from trying.

Once inching toward war, the Asian giants are getting closer—while Washington seems unserious and disengaged.

The United States says it’s ready to call China in a crisis. Will Beijing pick up?

Beijing’s growing aggressiveness is forcing Manila back into Washington’s camp.

Japan’s prime minister visits Washington at a time when, thanks to Chinese aggressiveness, U.S.-Japan relations are critical.

The Navy’s favorite tool in Asia is deeply flawed.

Beijing claims they are fishing vessels. The data shows otherwise.

Boats designed to overwhelm civilian foes can be turned into shields in real conflict.

The dispute around the South China Sea remains the most volatile and vital in U.S.-China relations.

If China is seeking a reset of relations, it has a strange way of showing it.

Though not alone in its destructive practices, Beijing’s rapacious fleet causes humanitarian disasters and has a unique military mission.

India is beefing up its island defenses as Beijing seeks a quicker route to the Indian Ocean.