Title:
America Must Take a Stand in the South China Sea
Author:
Patrick Cronin
Source:
The National Interest
Date:
September 4, 2015
Description:
- Navigating the stormy waters of the South China Sea will require a realistic U.S. foreign policy anchored by comprehensive power, deep engagement, and enduring principles. The South China Sea is center stage for Asia’s intensifying maritime competition [4]. China is incrementally but inexorably moving to assert its claim over the vast majority of that semi-enclosed body of water, which covers more than twice the area of Alaska.