U.S. Destroyer Challenges More Chinese South China Sea Claims in New FONOP

An American guided missile destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island claimed by China in the South China Sea Paracel island chain, Pentagon officials confirmed to USNI News on Jan. 30 morning.

30/01/2016

Should America Fear the China-Russia Relationship?

Many analysts have viewed this enhanced China-Russia’s collaboration as the beginning of a partnership set on destabilizing the Western-led order and diminishing the capacity for the United States to influence strategic outcomes in the region.

01/02/2016

Weekly News 01/02 - 07/02

-(The Epochtimes 04/02) China and Russia Developing Weapons for Use in Rapid War, Says US Defense Secretary; (National Interest 03/02) America Reveals 'Great Power' Plans Against Russia and China -(The Diplomat 04/02) 'Nearly All' Australian Patrols in South China Sea Are Challenged by China: Australia’s air force chief said more and more Australian patrol flights were being warned away by China.

01/02/2016

Should America Fear the China-Russia Relationship?

China and Russia have increased their security, economic and diplomatic relationship, complicating an already fragile Asia-Pacific region. Many analysts have viewed this enhanced collaboration as the beginning of a partnership set on destabilizing the Western-led order and diminishing the capacity for the United States to influence strategic outcomes in the region. 

01/02/2016

Why the South China Sea Needs Japan's Navy

As U.S. Naval War College professor James Holmes has argued, the JMSDF has been designed to fill specific niches in partnership with the United States in combating the threats that would have emanated from the Soviet Union.

02/02/2016

China's 'Sea Phantom' Fleet Prowls the Open Waters

Not long before the destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur recently conducted freedom of navigation operations (FONOPS) off the Chinese-occupied Paracel Islands, an interesting maritime exercise took place in waters off southern mainland China.

03/02/2016

In the East China Sea, Beijing Tests Japan's Resolve

China is turning to new capabilities and tactics in the East China Sea in an attempt to outmaneuver its Japanese adversary, and to remind Tokyo that interfering in the South China Sea will have consequences closer to home.

03/02/2016

Weekly Bulletin 25/01 - 31/01

Taiwan Leader visits Itu Aba island; China irked at the U.S. FONOP activities in the Paracels; Vietnam respects innocent passage in territorial waters; The U.S determined to increase patrol in the South China Sea; Australia supports the international arbitration case filed by the Philippines; South China Sea issue on the agenda of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Asia tour. 

03/02/2016

Weekly Bulletin 01/02 - 07/02

China protests the U.S. FONOP in the South China Sea; Fifth Kilo submarine arrives at Cam Ranh Port; Hun Sen ‘Fed Up’ With Criticism of Asean Meet; The US would react against China’s action in the South China Sea; Japan backs U.S. destroyer sailing into disputed S. China Sea area; India, Brunei discuss South China Sea dispute

10/02/2016

Weekly News 15/02 - 21/02

-(Radio Australia 22/02)  Visiting US admiral urges Australia to challenge China's claims in South China Sea;(AFR 22/02) Be more assertive in South China Sea, US admiral tells Australia -(Bangkokpost 22/02) Asean must tackle China: The South China Sea is of direct concern to all in the region, and it's clear that Asean must face China with strong, diplomatic options. The alternative is chaos and...

15/02/2016