Avoiding a Military Showdown in the South China Sea

In the coming weeks, the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague is expected to rule on a challenge to China’s extensive maritime claims in the South China Sea. The court is unlikely to decide in Beijing’s favor. But China has already refused to participate, calling the process “illegal,” and has pre-emptively rejected the judgement of the court. ... [continue reading]

The full version of this article first appeared in The Wall Street Journal.