South China Sea Scenario

Strategic Importance

The South China Sea is one of the world's most critical maritime corridors, with over $3.4 trillion in trade passing through annually. It contains significant fisheries and potential energy reserves.

Key Challenges

• Multiple overlapping territorial claims by China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei
• Heavy militarization with artificial island construction
• Freedom of navigation operations by international navies
• Resource competition and environmental concerns
• Complex diplomatic relations and alliance structures

Simulation Objectives

• Maintain freedom of navigation in international waters
• Protect maritime trade routes and economic interests
• Manage diplomatic tensions and prevent escalation
• Coordinate multinational naval operations
• Address resource exploration and environmental protection