The United States Heads to the South China Sea Michael T. Klare

The United States Heads to the South China Sea

Michael T. Klare

In official statements, the United States claims to be a neutral observer in disputes over islands in the South and East China Seas. In fact, major U.S. energy firms have already partnered with Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Philippine state-owned oil companies to develop promising reserves in maritime territories claimed by those countries as well as China -- and the United States appears intent on protecting those projects and other interests in the region with military might. Readhttp://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/139023/michael-t-klare/the-united-states-heads-to-the-south-china-sea?cid=nlc-this_week_on_foreignaffairs_co-022813-the_united_states_heads_to_the_4-022813