The Dragon in the Bathtub

A WPS.News Special Report by Jeraco Jacke Slade

Attention, all you armchair admirals and keyboard commandos! Jeraco Jacke Slade here, diving headfirst into the murky waters of the South China Sea. We got a real Charlie Foxtrot brewing with the Red Dragon dipping its scaly toes in the Philippines’ bathtub, I mean, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Here’s the lowdown: Chinese fishing boats are swarming the Philippine EEZ like flies on a durian, violating international law (think UNCLOS, folks, the maritime rulebook) and stealing resources from under Filipino noses. This ain’t some playground squabble – it’s a full-blown security threat with regional implications.

So, how do we wrangle this sea serpent? Buckle up, because Slade’s got a ten-point plan (plus five for good measure):

1. Intel Up the Wazoo: We need eyes everywhere – satellites, drones, the whole shebang – to track those sneaky Chinese vessels.
2. Lawyers, Assemble!: Dust off those legal tomes and march straight to international court. Show ’em the power of UNCLOS!
3. Buddy System, Engaged!: Let’s tighten the belt with our regional allies – Uncle Sam, ASEAN crew, anyone who digs freedom of navigation.
4. Diplomacy, Not Fisticuffs: Talk it out, folks! But don’t forget to remind China whose bathtub we’re in.
5. Sharpen Those Cutlasses: Time to upgrade the Philippine Navy! Modern warships, top-notch training – let’s show them we ain’t pushovers.
6. Public on Deck!: Educate the Filipino people about this watery war. Transparency and awareness are our weapons.
7. Defense Spending, Not Pork Barrels: Invest in the navy, people! New tech, better ships – it’s an investment in our future.
8. Cool Heads, Hot Response: Develop clear protocols for dealing with confrontations. Don’t get trigger-happy, but be ready to act fast.
9. Think Outside the Battleship: Land, sea, air, and even the internet – we gotta cover all bases to counter this multi-pronged threat.
10. Coalition of the Willing: Gather nations who share our concerns about the South China Sea becoming a communist carwash.
11. Sharing is Caring (Sometimes): Explore joint resource management with neighbors. It’s better to share than fight, right?
12. Empowering the Locals: Train fishermen and coastal communities to catch those illegal fishing operations red-handed.
13. Long-Term Solutions, Not Band-Aids: We need a sustainable strategy that goes beyond the next election cycle.

This, my friends, is how we keep the dragon out of the national bathtub. Remember, a strong defense is the best offense, and the Philippines deserves to swim freely in its own waters. Stay tuned for further developments, and keep those emails coming – Jeraco Jacke Slade, signing off!

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