How has the pandemic affected COC negotiations?
No meeting regarding to Code of Conduct in the South China Sea has been held since the beginning of this year.
12:41, 2020/06/30
Vietnam’s successful handling of Covid-19 enhances role in ASEAN: Carl Thayer
The Vietnam expert said other ASEAN members can look to Vietnam’s experience in containing the novel coronavirus.
07:37, 2020/06/30
Which pressing issues would Vietnam and ASEAN face in the rest of 2020?
Efforts to keep economic stability and security seem to be the most concerning challenges.
16:09, 2020/06/10
What does China's potential ADIZ over South China Sea imply?
At present, China does not have the capacity to declare a military ADIZ over the entire South China Sea.
18:52, 2020/06/03
US challenges China to win over littoral states bullied by China: Carl Thayer
The move provides the legal rationale for naval and air operations.
10:00, 2020/05/08
US beefs up FONOPS in South China Sea since Trump presidency: Carl Thayer
The latest patrols took place on April 28-29 without encountering any unsafe or unprofessional behavior from Chinese military.
10:59, 2020/03/05
Summit cancellation a major blow to US relations with ASEAN: Thayer
The cancellation of the US-ASEAN Leaders’ Special Meeting will undermine Vietnam’s role as ASEAN Chair, according to Prof. Thayer.