This opinion piece by Justice Antonio T. Carpio, published on Rappler, discusses legal and diplomatic approaches to counter China’s actions in the West Philippine Sea, focusing on the Philippines’ reliance on international law and collective action.
Justice Antonio Carpio, in his lecture at the Convegno Vedovato Conference, underscored that global safety, free from nuclear threats, depends on citizens’ commitment to peaceful dispute resolution and the prohibition of force. He highlighted the importance of respecting international law to avoid conflicts that could escalate into devastating wars.
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