Conflict in Asia: The Transatlantic Response

Europe could have the soft power tools needed to help avoid the outbreak of a potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific region between Japan and China.

With tensions rising over territorial disputes in the East China Sea, it has never been more important to preserve stability in the Asia-Pacific - and Europe could play a much bigger role in maintaining peace in the region than is commonly recognised.

ESO: Background information: Europe and its South China Sea dilemma http://www.europeansources.info/record/europe-and-its-south-china-sea-dilemma/

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