New War in the South China Sea: Framing China's Unrestricted Warfare and the Role of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Ms. Rhisan Morales, Assistant Professor and Director Ateneo Center for Politics and International Affairs at Ateneo de Davao University, highlights how the "US Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS) emphasizes commitment to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific to counter China’s gray zone campaigns" and seeks to "deter traditional and transnational security threats by creating an integrated deterrence while promoting sustainable economic prosperity" The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect East-West Center policies or positions.