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South China Sea Flashpoints to Watch in 2026

Beyond the Philippines, Vietnam's accelerating Spratly build-up, Indonesia's Natuna stand-offs, and Malaysia's harassed drilling rigs are quietly turning the South China Sea into a multi-front contest. Here are the flashpoints that matter most in 2026.

Global Chanakya EditorialLead Analyst

21 June 2026 22 min read 1 views

South China Sea Flashpoints to Watch in 2026

South China Sea Flashpoints to Watch in 2026

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