There is an emerging dispute in the South China Sea with China aggressively laying claim to

the entire area including the islands by threatening other Southeast Asian claimants with

coercive power.

Which of the following is/are the best conflict resolution mechanism(s) in this situation?

1) The US Pacific Command should militarily counter Chinese aggression.

2) The United States should sign military pacts with other Southeast Asian nations against China.

3) The dispute should be resolved by utilizing the ASEAN 2002 Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea in a peaceful manner.

4) The UN Security Council should declare China’s aggressive posture as a threat to International peace and security and invoke UN Chapter VII.

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