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Title:
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The Smart Way for America to Push Back Against China in the South China Sea
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Author:
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Jeffrey Ordaniel
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Source:
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The National Interest
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Date:
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February 20, 2017
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Description:
- Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, many analysts have anticipated that the United States would return to a unilateralist approach to international security. Initial statements from the new administration hinted at a change in Washington’s Asia policy away from the multilateral diplomacy and engagement championed by Obama’s ‘rebalance’ to Asia. In particular, Trump’s emphasis on ‘America First’ worried many. It did not sound inclusive, and was not reassuring to allies dealing with the security implications of China’s rise. Will unilateralism serve US interests in the South China Sea?
