Daniel R. Russel: “The United States has been, we are, and we will remain a Pacific power.”

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.

Our relationships with our partners is not one of force; it is one of cooperation and one of persuasion.

There is nothing fair about reserving 25 percent of the legislature for the military.

do we think of economic engagement as a reward or are we using it as a tool to try to shore up these principles and these ideals