COLUMN | Chinese paramilitary forces to the fore as Beijing ramps up territorial claims [Naval Gazing]

Although collisions, confrontations, and harassment in the South China Sea (SCS) often make the headlines these days, the reach and depth of China’s strategy of intrusive patrolling as Beijing seeks to establish a persistent and dominant presence in the sea are not widely understood. The People’s...

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OPINION | Why a maritime focus is vital for Vietnam’s security

Geography influences the strategic choices of all countries, but Vietnam is an interesting case of a “swing” state in comparative grand-strategy terms. The co ..

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COLUMN | Proliferation of naval and paramilitary assets means Vietnam is a rapidly emerging maritime power [Naval Gazing]

China’s unrelenting efforts to dominate the South China Sea (SCS) and to restrict its use by vessels of other nations has proved to be a catalyst for the upgrading of r ..

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