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To consider what is at stake for a particular nation in a given geographic area, one must consider what that nation considers to be its national interests in that area. During the first two and half years of the presidency of U.S. President Barack Obama, senior U.S. government officials have repeatedly identified and discussed what the United States considers to be its national interests in the South China Sea. This paper will highlight those identified interests. Thereafter, the paper will share some personal thoughts, insights, and opinions of the author as to the nature of those interests and ways in which those interests might be at risk.
