Blurb... EDCA diplomatic trick...
The US to go in a shooting war with China over a tiny island? Stupid.
Many times said: America will not intervene in the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China, but will defend its allies in case of attacks or invasion by foreign aggressors. In reality America is more concerned about China's fast growing military power and influence in the Asia Pacific, that if not contained may hurt America's economic and political interests in the region.
The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is more of a diplomatic means or trick to cover up America's concern of China's fast growing military arsenal.
In the long run, if indeed a shooting war occur, it must be sure that it would not reach American soil. Let the allies fight and America provide all the weapons, that the shooting should be confined within the Asian region- What or whose self-interest are we talking about? Nothing new, but bring back the Americans.