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(Political Dimension Questions) Focal Question: "What Should Be The Strategy of The Philippines On The WPS in 20 Years?

The document discusses key questions regarding the Philippines' strategy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the next 20 years. It identifies potential drivers, enablers, and inhibitors that could impact the country's political attitude and policy approaches. Specifically, it considers whether: (1) future Philippine presidents will maintain a firm stance on WPS issues; (2) changes in government could alter policy; and (3) international mechanisms like the UN and tribunals will effectively resolve maritime disputes. Geopolitical dynamics like China's rise as a superpower are also noted as important factors.

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(Political Dimension Questions) Focal Question: "What Should Be The Strategy of The Philippines On The WPS in 20 Years?

The document discusses key questions regarding the Philippines' strategy on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) over the next 20 years. It identifies potential drivers, enablers, and inhibitors that could impact the country's political attitude and policy approaches. Specifically, it considers whether: (1) future Philippine presidents will maintain a firm stance on WPS issues; (2) changes in government could alter policy; and (3) international mechanisms like the UN and tribunals will effectively resolve maritime disputes. Geopolitical dynamics like China's rise as a superpower are also noted as important factors.

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(Political Dimension Questions)

Focal Question: What should be the strategy of the Philippines on the WPS in 20
years?
Re-Stated Questions

Drivers/Forces

Enablers

What will be the political Political leadership


Attitude and Values
attitude of the future
President in handling WPS?

Public Trust
Professionalism and Ethical
standard
Political will

Will there be a change in


government?

Political Structure

Participatory leadership

Inhibitors
-Corruption
-Elitism

Political dynasties
Partisan Armed groups

. What policy would RP


adopt to cater to all
countries?

Will the UN and ITLOS be


effective mechanisms for
peaceful resolution of
maritime disputes?

Will China be a
superpower?

Policies and Processes

International
Cooperation

Geo-political dynamics

- Social equity

Expedient resolution in
international tribunals.

Stable economy

- Corruption/ execution of laws

Transnational crimes
International terrorism

-Tensions in the region and in the


world

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