Daniel R. Russel: “Our relationships with our partners is not one of force; it is one of cooperation and one of persuasion.”

We deter North Korea through a strong defensive military posture rooted in our alliances with South Korea and Japan.

I think that this is a classic case of Beijing seeking to exploit the inherent rights and freedoms of maritime user states in UNCLOS, without accepting the limitations and the responsibilities of UNCLOS members.

The people in Burma deserve the full protection of the government both at the local level and at the national level.

The stability and the security of the Pacific region is a vital U.S. national interest.