Maintaining Peace in the South China Sea and the Spratly Islands: Are there Acceptable Alternatives to the US Naval Forces Forward Deployed in the Asia Pacific Region.

摘要

The potential for conflict in the South China Sea over different nations' territorial claims to the Spratly Islands continues to threaten the region's current peace and stability. This paper will address the threats to U. S. strategic interests in the region, develop alternative approaches to securing those interests and recommend an appropriate national policy and planning guidance.