Why The South China Seas A Dangerous Region For The U.S. To Be Involved In

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Beware The South China Sea -- Douglas H. Paal, The Diplomat

The last ASEAN Regional Forum sent shockwaves through the region. A year on, have the US and China found a way of preventing an escalation in the region?

When I was a student in the Naval Officer Candidate School, learning to drive ships, I was taught about the hazards of the South China Sea, where our instructors told us to stay away from those dangerous islands and shoals. Today, it’s one of the most heavily trafficked waterways in the world. The islands and shoals are still there, but now more heavily contested amid territorial and maritime disputes. The watchword for the United States more than ever should be ‘caution, dangerous waters!’

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My Comment: General McCarthur put it bluntly almost 50 years .... stay away from Asian conflicts. The conflict over the South China Seas is one that can easily escalate into a shooting war .... and staying away from that mess should be one of highest priorities.