South China Sea Two-Step

Asean's weakness compels members to hedge their bets. But making the issue international might work.By CARLYLE A. THAYERThe East Asia Summit in Bali last week saw a flurry of activity on the South China Sea. U.S. President Barack Obama raised the territorial dispute, but Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao snapped back, arguing the summit wasn't the place to discuss the issue, which should be solved bilaterally by the states concerned. Finally, chairman of the Association of South East Asian Nations

Read more ...