BLUF

The article asserts that ASEAN should strengthen maritime cooperation, uphold uninterrupted transit through the Strait of Malacca, and use regional dialogue mechanisms to prevent conflicts or unilateral actions that could disrupt a critical trade route.

Learning Outcomes 

  • Explain the strategic and economic importance of maritime chokepoints, particularly the Strait of Hormuz and the Strait of Malacca, and assess the global consequences of disruptions to international navigation.
  • Analyse ASEAN’s role in safeguarding maritime security and freedom of navigation, including the importance of UNCLOS, regional maritime cooperation mechanisms, and multilateral decision-making processes.
  • Evaluate key lessons from the Hormuz crisis for ASEAN, including the need for stronger regional coordination and conflict-prevention measures to ensure the Strait of Malacca remains open. 
READ: What Should ASEAN Learn from the Strait of Hormuz Crisis?

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