BLUF
A recent collision between a Chinese PLAN warship and a Chinese Coast Guard vessel in the South China Sea highlights poor coordination and aggressive seamanship. China’s actions risk regional stability by escalating tensions.Learning Outcomes:
- Assess how operational coordination failures within naval forces can exacerbate risks during high-tension maritime encounters.
- Analyse the strategic implications of aggressive maritime behaviour on regional security, diplomacy, and multinational exercises.
- Evaluate the role of allied naval deployments in deterring escalation and maintaining freedom of navigation in disputed waters.
