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The Risks of U.S. Deep-Sea Mining

The United States has begun taking steps to secure its access to seabed minerals. But U.S. unilateral mining on the high seas poses grave risks to the rules-based regional order.

Commentary by Harrison Prétat and Monica Sato — August 26, 2025

China and Vietnam Are Driving Reef Destruction in the South China Sea

Claimants in the South China Sea have created thousands of acres of artificial land to support their competing claims, causing irreparable damage to the marine habitat and leading to calls for international legal action against environmentally destructive practices.

Analysis by Harrison Prétat, Monica Sato, and Gregory B. Poling — January 30, 2025

Deep Blue Scars: Environmental Threats to the South China Sea

A hidden crisis is unfolding in the South China Sea. As claimants maneuver to strengthen their control over disputed waters, the marine environment has suffered untold damage from overfishing, dredging, and giant clam harvesting.

Digital Report by Monica Sato, Harrison Prétat, and Gregory B. Poling — December 18, 2023

President Marcos Goes to Washington

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s four-day visit to Washington is another sign of the remarkable progress in the U.S.-Philippines alliance over the past 18 months.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling, Monica Sato, and Jared Tupuola — May 4, 2023