-(Foxnews 10/12) Navy's powerful Poseidon spy plane deploys amid South China sea row: The Poseidon Singapore deployment runs from Dec.7 through Dec.14. The U.S. military also plans to base another military reconnaissance plane at Singapore's Paya Lebar air base.

-(Stratfor 10/12) Why China Would Compromise in the Yellow Sea: Resolving the Ieodo-Suyan dispute may also reduce South Korea's potential for involvement in the South China Sea, slightly eroding U.S. power in the region by creating friction within the U.S.-Japan-Korea security alliance.

-(The Diplomat 09/12) China Decries US P-8 Deployment in Singapore as 'Regional Militarization': In announcing its displeasure with the deal, China is careful to lay the blame on Washington, not Singapore.

-(National Interest 09/12) Could this Court Case Strip China of Its South China Sea Claims? If the tribunal does hand down an unfavorable judgment for China, what happens next?

-(The Hindu 09/12) Tensions along South China Sea hastened Su-35 deal: Russia’s decision to export is highly capable Su-35 planes is expected to bolter China’s military presence in the South China Sea.

-(The Sundaily 08/12) Malaysia working with Asian counterparts on claims over SCS, to ensure there is no conflict or power struggle over the South China Sea.

-(The Guardian 07/12) US to deploy​ Poseidon spy plane amid South China Sea territory tensions: US and Singapore defense staff put out joint statement that further deployments could be expected in response to China’s pursuit of territorial claims

-(National Interest 07/12) China’s Puzzling Defense Agreement With Australia: It shoud be caustious with China’s recent claim that the high-ranking military official visit to Canberra yielded ‘major outcomes’.

-(RT 07/12) Singapore greenlights US spy plane deployment amid South China Sea tensions: The move comes at a time of heightened tensions in the South China Sea over China's assertive pursuit of territorial claims there.

-(ibtimes 07/12) South China Sea Controversy Update: Chinese Military Looks To Quadruple Airstrips On Disputed Spratly Islands: The US and its allies have rallied together and vowed that they will not  allow that unilateral changing of the status quo by force.

-(Japantimes 07/12) Beijing’s new South China Sea airstrips a potential headache for neighbors, U.S.: As the bases could have a “significant impact on the local balance of power” by helping bolster the forward presence of Chinese coast guard and navy forces,

-(Daily Times07/12) Fight to control the South China Sea: Even though the US has not fully countered China’s dominance over these international waters, it is assisting those who are Washington’s allies

-(Byjus 07/12)  India Backs Philippines On South China Sea Row: India’s position implies diplomatic support for the Philippines’ decision to approach Permanent Court of Arbitration against Beijing’s maritime claims.

-(Bworldonline 07/12) ASEAN issues await the next Philippine president: Will the next president of the Philippines provide the strong leadership that is wanting in the ASEAN, the kind of leadership that can steer the ASEAN towards a united approach or policy on China’s aggression and intransigence in the SCS?

-(EurasiaReview 07/12) China’s Maritime Assertiveness And Repercussions – Analysis: China’s growing maritime assertiveness in recent years appears to be becoming counter-productive for Beijing, as it has led to an evolution of a broader network to deal with China