Armed vessels from the Philippines and China continue their two-week-long standoff after Chinese fisherman trespassed into contested waters, prompting swift reaction from both navies. This latest nautical standoff arises from longstanding tensions between the Asian...
China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and beyond consist of "conflicting mandates" and "lack of coordination" which has stoked tensions with its neighbors, according to a new report from the International Crisis Group. The report comes as Philippine and...
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China has sent a third ship into the territorial waters of the Philippines after Filipino warships attempted to arrest the crews of a Chinese fishing fleet and were stopped by the arrival of two Chinese surveillance ships. This latest nautical standoff arises from...
Surprise Hints at Compromise in Iran Nuclear Talks | China pushes for ‘flexibility’ on all sides
Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith will formally welcome the first contingent of U.S. Marines at a ceremony outside of Darwin, after 250 troops arrived Tuesday. The U.S. troops presence will eventually grow to a 2,500-strong air-ground task force by 2016, as...
Report: Iran Helping Syria Skirt Sanctions in Shipping Oil | Iran lent tanker to Syria to ship oil directly to China
The Philippines will grant Washington greater military access in exchange for more military equipment, training and funding, as part of the Obama administration's effort to expand and strengthen the empire in Asia to counter a rising China. Washington is offering the...
