The South China Sea, a critical artery for global trade and a geopolitical flashpoint, has witnessed an intensification of China’s gray zone tactics, defined as coercive actions that fall short of overt military conflict but challenge the sovereignty and economic rights of neighboring states. These tactics, encompassing maritime militia deployments, coast guard harassment, and strategic … Leggi tutto The Escalating Costs of Coercion: China’s Gray Zone Tactics in the South China Sea and the Regional Push for Resilience