Defending The West Philippine Sea: Achieving Genuine National Security Against A Backdrop Of Global Shifts In Power And Persistent Domestic Security Challenge

Herman Joseph Kraft, Robin Michael Garcia, Ronna Shane Belaro, Paula Patrice Hamoy, Rodel Cabrido and Senen Bacani
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Herman Joseph Kraft: University of the Philippines, Diliman UP CIDS – Strategic Studies Program
Robin Michael Garcia: University of the Asia and the Pacific WR Advisory Group
Ronna Shane Belaro: ACERD
Paula Patrice Hamoy: ACERD
Rodel Cabrido: ACERD
Senen Bacani: Former Secretary, Department of Agriculture

No 202413, Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University, Working Paper Series from Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University

Abstract: The proposed research centers on the fundamental question of how to safeguard the Philippines' claims in the West Philippine Sea amidst escalating strategic competition. It aims to investigate several key areas: first, the spectrum of available options for the Philippines in addressing China's activities in the West Philippine Sea; second, the expectations of the Philippines regarding its alliance with the United States; third, potential cooperative initiatives with strategic partners to navigate the shifting regional power balance; and finally, the role of ASEAN and other multilateral institutions in actively addressing the West Philippine Sea issue. Additionally, this research scrutinizes how these policy options interact with various variables, which may influence both the policy issue and the envisioned policy outcomes. The primary research methodology employed for achieving these research objectives involves data collection methods that emphasize the perspectives of elite and mass respondents. An analysis of opinion research using recent surveys, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted by the research team to delve deeper into the policy issue and develop comprehensive insights from experts and policy intellectuals with a stake in national security concerns.

Keywords: West Philippine Sea; Philippine security; regional security; US-China competition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F50 F51 F52 F53 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 55 pages
Date: 2024-03
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