-(The New York Times 10/5) Trump’s Mixed Signals on South China Sea Worry Asian Allies: Mr. Trump’s credibility among Asian allies is now at stake. –(CSIS 9/5) Trump Administration Begins Engaging Southeast Asia, Region Waits for Details

-(CSIS 9/5) Countering Coercion in Maritime Asia: The Theory and Practice of Gray Zone Deterrence

-(Inquirer 7/5) US Ambassador says US not changing Spratlys stand: US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim reiterated his government’s commitment to keep freedom of navigation intact. -(Inquirer 7/5) Taiwan seeks inclusion in SCS talks

-(National Interest 7/5) Will the SCS Become the New Crimea? Beginning construction projects on the Scarborough Shoal could be the catalyst that would lead to the formation of an international coalition able to halt China.

-(Business-Standard 6/5) China's 'One Belt, One Road' project causing anxiety, say US Navy, oncern as Beijing bolstering its naval prowess in South China Sea.

124-Tuan-tra-tren-bien-truong-sa.jpg-(Kyodo News 6/5) China urged U.S. to fire Pacific Command chief Harris in return for pressure on North Korea: Harry Harris, known as a hard-liner on China, including with respect to the South China Sea issue.

-(Japan Times 6/5) Reflecting on Trump’s first 100 days, experts say unclear East Asia policy remains huge concern: His unpredictability has left many Asian leaders troubled.