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Water Wars: Beijing Charts Post-Election Path Forward

Chris Mirasola Fri, Dec 2, 2016, 8:25 AM

Beijing continues to consolidate position in South China Sea

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Water Wars: A Waiting Game in the South China Sea

Chris Mirasola Fri, Oct 14, 2016, 11:54 AM

Duterte (perhaps) makes good on (some) threats to US relationship

President Duterte and Defense Secretary Lorenzana oversee military exercise (Photo: AFP)

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Water Wars: War Games and Summits Try to Maintain Partnerships in South China Sea

Chris Mirasola Fri, Oct 7, 2016, 8:16 AM

After weeks of news suggesting a new strategic calculus may be emerging in the South China Sea, a number of joint military exercises reinforced the importance of traditional partnerships. However, another round of striking comments from Philippine President Duterte, and late breaking news that the Philippines has officially suspended joint patrols with the US in the South China Sea, suggests that the region has not reverted to business as usual.

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Water Wars: The Philippines Pivots Towards Beijing

Chris Mirasola Fri, Sep 30, 2016, 8:26 AM

Duterte threatens to "cross the rubicon" with United States

President Duterte during an award ceremony on Monay (Photo: NPR)

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Water Wars: Known Unknowns in the South China Sea

Chris Mirasola Fri, May 13, 2016, 8:45 AM

Scholars and Officials Debate: Was This Week's FONOP a FLOP?

Construction on Fiery Cross Reef (Photo: Duetsche Welle)

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Water Wars: Status Quo Keeps Tensions High

Chris Mirasola Fri, Apr 8, 2016, 8:24 AM

Chinese Vessel Ducks for Cover in Vietnamese Territorial Waters Hai Phong Coast Guard approaches Chinese refuelling vessel (photo: Hai Phong Coast Guard)

Vietnam’s Coast Guard