Philippines: Alone At Sea?

Philippines: Alone At Sea? Manila has accused Beijing of conducting “dangerous maneuvers“ during its recent resupply mission at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. The Philippines emphasized that the site is a low-lying elevation of their continental shelf, not Chinese territory. While many Western countries and Japan support the Philippines, most ASEAN members remain largely silent on the issue. Tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea and the geopolitical role of the Philippines Manila accuses Beijing of dangerous maneuvers during the resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal. China fired water cannon at a Philippine ship and warned of the risk of armed clashes. The Philippines feel abandoned by ASEAN and seek support from Western powers. The geopolitical position of the Philippines and their role in the ASEAN region The Philippines have advocated for regional diplomatic intervention to protect the interests of small maritime nations in the Sou