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Philippines' strategic approach to South China Sea conflict by end of 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Enhanced military presence • 25%
Seek international diplomatic support • 25%
Initiate bilateral talks with China • 25%
Reduce military activities • 25%
Philippines government policy documents, Defense strategy announcements
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Philippines Bolsters South China Sea Defenses Amid China Threats
May 11, 2024, 01:16 PM
The Philippines has escalated its defense measures in the South China Sea in response to increasing threats from China. This includes deploying ships to a disputed area where China is accused of building an artificial island. The Philippines' actions are part of a broader defense strategy and modernization of its arsenal, prompted by China's aggressive tactics, including the use of powerful water cannons capable of bending steel.
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Additional coast guard stations • 25%
Enhanced military alliance with other countries • 25%
Increased diplomatic engagements with China • 25%
No significant new actions • 25%
Increase in military spending • 25%
Formation of new alliances • 25%
Deployment of additional military assets to disputed areas • 25%
No significant change in defense posture • 25%
Imposition of new sanctions • 33%
Increase in existing sanctions • 33%
No new sanctions • 34%
Increased support for Philippines • 25%
Neutral stance maintained • 25%
Support for China • 25%
No change in current positions • 25%
Sanctions against China • 25%
Sanctions against Philippines • 25%
Diplomatic mediation • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Diplomatic Agreement • 33%
Military Confrontation • 33%
Ongoing Dispute • 34%
Diplomatic protest • 33%
Military reinforcement • 33%
International appeal • 33%
Public support for the Philippines • 25%
Public support for China • 25%
Calls for peaceful resolution • 25%
No significant international reaction • 25%
Support for China • 25%
Support for Philippines • 25%
Neutral or no clear support • 25%
Escalation involving other nations • 25%