Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 29/07/20265/15 That doesn't mean the two straits are strategically identical. The Strait of Malacca works because decades of cooperation between Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have produced a mature operational framework built around safe, predictable navigation. 160
Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 29/07/20266/15 But Malacca has never been a purely peaceful commercial waterway. Throughout history it has been contested by empires, navies and competing commercial interests. Today's competition simply looks different from the age of sail. 160
Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 29/07/20267/15 Modern surveillance, vessel reporting and maritime domain awareness improve safety, but they are also dual-use. The same systems that help ships navigate safely can also support sanctions, intelligence gathering and economic pressure. 160