Include China in 2016 RIMPAC Exercise: “Punishing” Beijing by Exclusion Would Be Short-Sighted

Beijing’s role in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), a multi-nation maritime operation, has become a point of controversy, even leading some U.S. leaders and analysts to suggest revoking an invitation. Losing a RIMPAC invitation may not deter Beijing’s more aggressive movements, and also reaffirm charges of U.S. containment.

Doug Bandow Senior Fellow, Cato Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1Q5wJQS