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
Ash Oro @ashoro.co.uk · 29/07/20268/15 Hormuz is different because any future governance arrangement would emerge from conflict rather than decades of stable regional cooperation. Similar administrative structures do not necessarily reflect similar political foundations. 160
