-(AMTI 5/3) The contribution of maritime exercises to U.S. South China Sea policy: Increased U.S. presence, especially air and naval, will reassure friends and allies and indicate that the U.S. is committed to a long term posture in Southeast Asia dedicated to improving the maritime security of the region.
-(Atimes 5/3) China's 'artificial Islands' in South China Sea: These Chinese activities clearly defy the existing status quo of the world order thereby, indicative of China "s keen interest to change the statutory norms of the international order.
-(Channel NewsAsia 4/3) China provocation more alarming than its defence buys: U.S. Army's commander in Asia said on Wednesday after China announced plans to boost its defence budget by 10 percent.
-(CNAS 4/3) Playing It Safe: Malaysia's Approach to the South China Sea and Implications for the United States: Malaysia’s continuing military modernization offers the United States some prospects for cooperation on the security side of the relationship in the coming years.
-(BBC 4/3) China military budget 'to rise 10%': The spending is required to modernise the People's Liberation Army, particularly in the area of naval operation.
-(NDTV 4/3) In South China Sea row, top US Commander roots for India: China has no right in opposing Indian naval operations in the disputed South China Sea, said Admiral Harry Harris Jr. –(Tuoitre 2/3) Former US diplomat says China aggressively pursuing hegemony over South China Sea
-(The Wall Street Journal 3/3) Chinese land reclamation pushes boundaries: With Beijing building on reefs in the South China Sea, the U.S. needs to strengthen ties with regional partners.
-(Rappler 3/3) Philippine oil firm stops drilling in South China Sea: Oil firm Forum Energy announced it will stop its exploration activities in Reed Bank which is the subject of an United Nations arbitration process between the Philippines and China.
-(Eurasiareview 3/3) The South China Sea disputes: Three years after Cambodia: A strong and united ASEAN is needed as the group formalises this year its vision of a cohesive ASEAN Community.
-(War on the rocks 2/3) China’s menacing sandcastles in the South China Sea: China’s coercion campaign is unlikely to end without U.S. intervention.
-(NDTV 2/3) India plans to acquire 50 shipborne drones: for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions as part of its effort to boost maritime security.
-(Asahi 2/3) New oil pipeline highlights China’s effort to strengthen energy security: China has constructed a pipeline to pump crude oil from the Bay of Bengal to southern China through Myanmar as part of an effort to ease its reliance on the pirate-ridden Malacca Strait. –(The National 1/3) In Asia, diplomatic relations remain hostage to history
-(The Diplomat 28/2) How Scholars Can Help Solve the South China Sea Disputes? Researchers should look to provide creative and concrete proposals for addressing South China Sea tensions.
-(The Diplomat 28/2) Indonesia’s New Military Commands: A South China Sea Focus? Indonesia’s forces would focus on the west of the country, especially in Sumatra and Kalimantan given flash points like the South China Sea.
-(AP 27/2) China defends its South China Sea activities as restrained: China defended its activities in the South China Sea as restrained and responsible Friday after the U.S. intelligence chief called its expansion of outposts in the region an "aggressive" effort to assert sovereignty. -(Reuters 26/2) China doing 'large scale' reclamation in disputed islands: State-owned media
