The U.S. and China Should Not Risk War Over a "Damn Fool Thing" in the South China Sea
Category: WORLDPOST
Some territorial claims are easy. Often, however, history disdains simplicity. In this case, there is a complex mix of control, historical practice, international law and treaty. In the view of most observers, Beijing's claims are extravagant. Yet, they are not unprecedented.
By Doug Bandow, ContributorContributing writer, policy analyst, 2015-07-04