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31. In this CONNECTION, where the realities of territorial disputes are evident
, this must be
acknowledged by the PARTIES concerned.
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32. Without, however, prejudicing or compromising
the principled POSITION of each of the
parties.
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33. In this manner, the claimant PARTIES of away with the constant testing and prodding of the
other’s resolve and intentions ; of dangerous
and destabilizing “show the flag” measures that
may invite RESPONSE from the other side – escalating minor
incidents to full blown crisis; and risking miscalculation of intent.
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34. A “pacific” Indo-Pacific, therefore, requires a COMMITMENT from parties to a territorial
dispute to respect certain code of behavior or conduct in the affected area.
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35. In the South China Sea context, this has meant
the DRAWING up of a regional code of
conduct between ASEAN and China.
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36. Ultimately, however, where a territorial dispute is prevalent,
a “pacific” Indo-Pacific must
commit to peaceful SETTLEMENT of disputes in accordance with the principles of
international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
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37. Third, managing the IMPACT of change. MN3NP103
1A 38. As a matter of fact, the Indo-Pacific has been
witnessed to some of the most fundamental PROCESS of change in recent decades.
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131 39. Further, Southeast Asia collectively, through
ASEAN Political Security Community, has made
democracy and reform key ASPECTS of community building.
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40. Equally impactful has been the economic TRANSFORMATION of the Indo-Pacific
region, turning the economies of the region into drivers of the global economic growth.
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41. As change occur, a new TYPE of challenge has
arisen. MN3NP116
1A 42. Essentially, whether the region will witness
RELATIONSHIP among countries marked by competition or partnership
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43. The region certainly has its fair share of important “bilateral” with potentially profound
IMPLICATIONS to the region’s peace and stability.
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44. In my view, a “pacific” Indo-Pacific region
requires a new PARADIGM in the region’s inter-state relations
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45. Thanks to the latter, the Southeast Asia region has
put behind it a REGION that was once marked by inter-state rivalry; a
REGION torn apart by the East-West divide.
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46. I believe that a fresh PERSPECTIVE for the Indo-Pacific region
entails ONE, which
promotes a “dynamic equilibrium”.
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47. The word “dynamic” suggests RECOGNITION that change is inherent and a constant in the
region.
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