-(The Diplomat 19/3) ASEAN Patrols in the South China Sea? Such a program would need to be governed by some sort of collaborative mechanism or standard operating procedure.
-(Reuters 18/3) Vietnam calls for 'self-restraint' in disputed South China Sea, an obvious reference to China's increasingly aggressive presence that has stirred concerns across the disputed region.
-(Vietnamplus 18/3) Vietnamese, Australian PMs agree to promote bilateral ties: especially in prioritised areas like politics, defence, security, economy, investment, trade, agriculture and education-training, among others. Vietnam, Australia agree to boost maritime security links
-(Wall Street Journal 18/3) Malaysia proposes joint Asean peacekeeping force: Saying it would help rebuild trust after bitter arguments over how to handle China’s territorial challenges in the South China Sea.
-(National Interest 18/3) China dominates the scramble for the South China Sea: What is clear is that China seems confident and determined to consolidate its claims in the South China Sea, and, so far, there seems to be no effective counter-strategy to contain Beijing’s maneuvering.
-(Bloomberg 18/3) U.S. Navy urges joint Southeast Asia patrols of South China Sea: If Asean members were to take the lead in organizing something along those lines, the U.S. 7th Fleet would be ready to support.
-(The Diplomat 18/3) Philippines counters China in new South China Sea Case submission: Manila sends an additional 3,000 page responding to questions from an arbitral tribunal. -(Inquirer 17/3) In photos: China’s construction of military bases in Spratlys
-(Vietnamplus 17/3) Vietnam supports Australia’s increased role in evolving regional structure, hopes for further cooperation with Australia and other partner countries to contribute to an actively-developing and well-connected Asia, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. -(Thanhnien 17/3) Vietnamese lawmakers want early approval of first-ever protest bill
-(War on the rocks 16/3) Concrete steps for the U.S. in the South China Sea: To promote the rule of law and equal access by all countries to the maritime commons. –(ASPI 16/3) China, the United States and their future influence on the ASEAN community
-(Bloomberg 16/3) India should play bigger role in South China Sea: Indian presence and participation should increase -- that really adds up to engagement and confidence building and mutual understanding
-(Vietnamplus 16/3) Vietnam attends ASEAN defence minister meeting: At the meeting, participants focused their discussion on traditional and non-traditional regional security issues as well as the threat posed by the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS).
-(InterAksyon 15/3) PH calls on international community to pressure China to halt reclamation in South China Sea: Reclamation activities "worsen an already sensitive geopolitical situation and raises the specter of increasing militarization.”
-(Bernama 15/3) Singapore, Malaysian Navies conclude bilateral maritime exercise: The exercise saw both navies carrying out joint planning and training at the Changi Naval Base (CNB), and conducting drills in conventional naval warfare and maritime security in the Melaka Strait.
-(Ibtimes 15/3) China's military can beat the US in South China Sea and Diaoyu/Senkaku Island conflicts: According to a study by a U.S. think tank, 86% and 87% of those surveyed said the PLA is capable of taking the South China Sea and East China Sea, respectively.
-(GMA Network 15/3) Chinese forces may stay in South China Sea structures, lawmaker warns: China may block the ships that supply the Philippine Marines guarding the Second Thomas Shoal when construction completed. –(Manila Times 14/3) China rushing reclamation to show ‘effective occupation’
-(Japan Times 15/3) Japan, Vietnam affirm their partnership on maritime issue: Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan agreed to continue bilateral efforts to ensure maritime security, underlining the importance of respecting the rule of law.
-(Carnegie Endowment 15/3) Narendra Modi and the Ocean: Maritime Power and Responsibility: India is no longer hesitant about taking a larger responsibility for securing the Indian Ocean, promoting regional mechanisms and working with great powers with which India now shares many interests.
