tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12265028.post8011572045543438172..comments2024-03-29T03:52:34.263-07:00Comments on China Matters: US Switch from “Maritime” to “Territorial” Narrative for SCS While PRC Explores AppeasementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12265028.post-67286870950044037992016-05-24T20:36:22.486-07:002016-05-24T20:36:22.486-07:00Rain and Phone<a href="http://koranprediksi.com/prediksi-togel-singapura-25-mei-2016/.html" rel="nofollow">Rain and Phone</a>Tentang Infohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07370840559343697782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12265028.post-64857264097907232622016-04-09T15:52:07.482-07:002016-04-09T15:52:07.482-07:00The USA was loaded for bear when the ASEAN Heads o...The USA was loaded for bear when the ASEAN Heads of State of arrived at Sunnylands in California. These responsible stakeholders would issue a joint statement condemning Chinese aggression in the SCS. Here' Voice of America's anticipatory, lip-smacking lead up story: "RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA —A key agreement on U.S. and Asian engagement could include controversial references to maritime navigation and militarization. According to an early draft of a document obtained by VOA Khmer, ASEAN leaders and President Barack Obama are discussing a set of points to be known as the “Sunnylands Principles," during a summit at the Sunnylands estate in Rancho Mirage, California. The unprecedented engagement with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states is seen as part of the Obama administration’s efforts to counter the influence of a rising China. The early draft given to VOA Khmer by a diplomat appears to be a precursor to a joint statement that could be released at the end of the two-day meeting Tuesday". <br /><br />But alas, the ASEAN leaders met before the trip and deputized Singapore's PM Lee to break the news to President Obama: there's no point even discussing the South China Sea. It's a local matter and we'll handle it amongst ourselves. <br /><br />The episode again demonstrates the amateurish nature of US foreign policy. Though Kerry is no fool, he is not in the same league as China's Wang Yi (whom both the UN and the Iran Government credited with solving the Iran impasse). State's staff work is appalling. They essentially set up the President, making bombastic threats before meetings and then, very publicly, failing to deliver. Godfree Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06178509602799506224noreply@blogger.com