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  1. Question at #IISS2012 #ShangriLa: Isn't presence of major powers in SEA region, particularly that of U.S., diluting role of ASEAN?
  2. Antony (#IND DefMin): Is CN threat? It's a concern. They enhance military expenditure. So do we. Common interest peace&stability. #IISS2012
  3. Good question concerning freedom of maritime movement re #North-#West- & North-East passages which are now opening. Who controlls? #IISS2012
  4. Indonesian Def Minister calls #UNCLOS 1982 "maritime constitution". Chipman: What about Panetta's conflict resolution mechanism? #IISS2012
  5. Indones. Def Min argues against internationalization of Malakka straits; responsibility of littoral states INDON/MALAY/SING/THAI. #IISS2012
  6. At #IISS2012 Dr Chipman tries to paper over fact that China down-graded its Shangri-La presence this year. I'd say: 1 of those CN own goals.
  7. #Panetta mentions differences+ "conflicts" with China. No word on common interests. Emphasis on interest 2 enhance communication. #IISS2012
  8. #Panetta; Democrats + Republicans should de-trigger sequester. Otherwise: disaster! He said same in Munich in February. Meanwhile? #IISS2012
  9. #Panetta: ASEAN nations should create code of conduct for South China Sea + conflict resolution mechanism. "We will back you up." #IISS2012
  10. #Panetta: "If both of us, U.S. + China, will abide by int'l rules and order, both will benefit." Who's he #preaching to? Obvious! #IISS2012
  11. #Panetta: We've spilled blood in AsiaPacific. We owe better future 2 region. We were here, are here, will b here. China: Welcome! #IISS2012
  12. #Panetta: U.S. national interests: #freedom of maritime movement; unimpeded #commerce; rule of law. Well, that should be a basis! #IISS2012
  13. #Panetta describes 3 levels approach 2 Asia-Pacific: existing allies+partners/developing engagements e.g. VN/China. =Containment. #IISS2012
  14. #Panetta: We will enhance U.S. military presence in SEA + Indian Ocean. Take existing alliances + partnerships in new directions. #IISS2012
  15. #Panetta: Our 1st principle: We abide by int'l rules + order. This is not new principle. Will ratify Law of Seas convention 2012. #IISS2012
  16. Panetta: in the Pacific U.S. is not a distant power; part of Pacific family of nations. #IISS2012