The Global Security Initiative Idea from China Needs to Be Approached With Caution

Johannes who is also a lecturer at Pelita Harapan University stressed, that China's behavior in the SCS and Indonesia's EEZ should be watched and approached with caution by Indonesia and other Southeast Asian countries.

“As long as China remains preoccupied with building its military presence in the waters of the South China Sea, implementing gray-zone operations in the EEZs of Southeast Asian countries, including in waters near the Natuna Islands, the rhetoric of the GSI emphasizing peace, respect for sovereignty, adherence to the principles of the UN Charter, and rejection of the Cold War mentality will remain mere words that are difficult to gain trust,” he said.