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.