With the Framework, Multilateralism gets thrown a bone. But the clock is ticking
"Asean Relevance in the Balance," Philippine Daily Inquirer, 4 August
After 15 years of trying to achieve a multilateral agreement on the South China Sea, Asean's Framework a "consolation prize" from China (link)"China scores diplomatic coup in South China Sea row," Financial Express 6 August
Philippines, Laos, Cambodia led way in "watering down" statements of concern (link)"Gritty Talks Ahead as China, Asean Agree to Avoid Mishaps in Disputed Sea," Voice of America 6 August
The devil is in the details, which have yet to be figured out (link)
"Water Wars: China Displays Diplomatic Skill and Military Might," Lawfare 6 August
As Asean figures out how to fill in the Framework, China will keep on building (link)
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