The US South China Sea Policy Statement: Not Much New And Laced With Hypocrisy – Analysis

On July 13, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a policy statement on the South China Sea.  Although it was anticipated to be 'new', it added little to the US position and was laced with hypocrisy.  Further, despite being wrapped in the trappings of upholding the principles of international law, the statement was clearly...