Patrick Cronin Discusses U.S. Interests in South China Sea

Tensions are rising between Beijing and Washington in the disputed and potentially energy-rich waters of the South China Sea. As the United States “pivots” toward the Asia Pacific region, Patrick Cronin, Senior Advisor in the Asia-Pacific Security Program at the Center for a New American Security and Richard Cronin, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Stimson Center, discuss the reasons behind the tensions and what’s at stake in these strategic waters with Host Carol Castiel.

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