On Wednesday 24 May the US Navy conducted its first “Freedom of Navigation Operation” (FONOP) in the South China Sea since President Trump took office in January. Although the FONOP has attracted much media attention, it is too early to tell whether it heralds a major ramping up of US pressure on Beijing in the South China Sea or, as is more likely, is merely a continuation of existing policy.
The article was first published by The Economist on 25 May 2017.
Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
The article was first published by CNN on 25 May 2017.
Dr Ian Storey is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
The article was first published on 25 May 2017.
Dr Serina Rahman is Visiting Research Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
The article was first published by The Australian on 25 May 2017.
Dr Malcolm Cook is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
The article was first published by ABS-CBN News on 24 May 2017.
Dr Malcolm Lee is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
The article was translated from ISEAS Perspective “2017/31 Malaysia’s Transformasi Nasional 2050 Brings Bold New Style, but to What End?” by Lianhe Zaobao and published on 11 May 2017.
Dr Lee Hwok-Aun is Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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