A provisional arrangement between China and the Philippines, intended to smooth their troubles in the South China Sea, has quickly unraveled. Now more than ever, Manila and the international community need to call Beijing’s “gray zone” activities in the contested waters what they are: Illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive. This will bring further transparency to a situation that has the potential to turn into a major global flashpoint.
The moniker, known as ICAD, was first coined by a Filipino general. Gray-zone activities refer to provocative actions that aren’t so egregious they would demand a warlike response, but neither are they of a peaceful nature.
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Publish date : 2024-07-24 17:00:13
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