Excellent and well thought out response, Steven, thanks.
If Monica were scheduled to testify, I think I know what the US response would be; but, since she isn't, maybe some rational thinking can go into the response. :-)
I'm no expert on the area (as should be obvious to all), but it seems to me that other non-western Asian countries are too introspective and protectionist to involve themselves in this matter. The exceptions are Japan and China, but Japan is constitutionally precluded from any military involvement, leaving only China with the will, motivation, and means to become involved in any significant way.
The only other option, economic sanctions, will take too long to be of any help, EVEN IF some sanctions could be agreed upon.
Thanks again for your thoughtful post.
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