Why Distributed Operations Reduce Vulnerability in the West Philippine Sea
By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines — March 17, 2026 The Problem: Concentration Creates Targets Maritime interference is most effective when Philippine activity is concentrated. Large vessels, long missions, and fixed routes provide clear targets. Once identified, these targets can be followed, blocked, or delayed with relatively low…















