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South China Sea sovereignty enforcement via exposure and maritime presence

April 3, 2026Brent D. Sadler

Brent D. Sadler argues the best way to protect sovereignty and economic rights in the South China Sea is public exposure of Chinese activities combined with firm maritime resolve and presence, pointing to the Philippines as an example.

Stewing the South China Sea Cauldron
The only way to ensure respect of the sovereignty and economic rights of ours and our allies’ in the region is a combination of public exposure of Chinese activities and firm maritime resolve/presence.
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