Der Ruf der USA steht am Second Thomas Shoal auf dem Spiel

SS: With the intensity of the interactions between the Chinese and Philippine coast guards increasing, the author warns that it’s only a matter of time before those in Washington have to make a choice: either leave Manila hanging by letting Beijing getting away with control of the shoal, or stand up to to the PRC and help Manila retain control of the area. By not taking action for a treaty ally, the author argues that the US would lose its credibility and make other alliance partners lose trust in the Americans.