Chinese Strategy in the South China Sea
By now, it is clear that China has decided to ditch Deng Xiaoping’s foreign policy dictum of “hiding its capabilities and biding its time” in favour of a much more active foreign policy. Under...
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South China Sea: A Concernment for India
In Indian mythology, the ocean is considered as the primaeval cradle for an ascent of the universe. Resourceful water bodies have become a bone of contention. Their importance is running on the ascending wheel....
The United States and China: Examining the Contours in the South China Sea
The United States-China confrontation has been through the roof for the past few months. Both have a competitive advantage over the other; these advantages however get varied by circumstances. The maritime hegemony is the...
South China Sea: A dispute that got India to rethink its foreign policy
One of the most controversial geographical areas today with frequent border disputes, trade wars and rising military presence in the South China Sea. This 3.5 km square area in the Western Pacific Ocean has...
Maritime projects in the South China Sea: Fusion of conflict and cooperation
South China sea nations have their own specific unique culture characterised by complex geographical location as well its importance in the geopolitics. Due to its strategic location and abundance of energy resources, the South...
Engagement on the multiple fronts – Xinjiang, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China Sea
As the ensuing great power rivalry between USA and China is gaining more traction, china is becoming quite particular about any voice against their domestic excesses. Also, as China gains more power and influence,...
Theatre of Maritime Disputes: South China Sea
Nexus of Intricate Geopolitics The South China Sea has always been in the spotlight. Its prime location has made it “ a gateway of trade and commerce”. Due to its strategic location, the South...
Wang Yi Showcased Chinese Foreign Policy For New World Order
Chinese Foreign Minister and State Counsellor, Wang Yi, held a two-hour-long press conference for the Third Session of the 13th National People’s Congress on Sunday and answered questions from Chinese and foreign media about China’s...
The Dragon of the Sea
The South China Sea (SCS) has been the centre of intense power manifestation and regional assertiveness in the recent past. Encompassing an area of 3.5 million square kilometres, the sea is a subsidiary of...
The US accuses China of ‘bullying tactics’ in Vietnamese waters
The United States accuses China of carrying out “coercive interference” in oil and gas activities in waters claimed by Vietnam, It also accuses Beijing of using “bullying tactics.” On Saturday, a Chinese survey vessel...
