South China Sea

U.S.-China rivalry has led to the rerouting of crucial subsea internet cables, which could have major geopolitical consequences.

Washington and Hanoi have been inching closer, but it’s a complicated dance.

The Pentagon’s top policymaker, Colin Kahl, details why the island is consequential to U.S. national security strategy.

Manila’s geopolitical shift is more than the Biden administration could have hoped for.

Washington hopes the Bongbong Marcos government will allow it to use runways in the Philippines in the case of an armed conflict with China.

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 But its foreign-policy reflexes are long outdated.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.