# Malacca Strait
Latest news and articles about Malacca Strait
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India’s Great Nicobar Gambit: A $10 Billion Bet to Control the Malacca Chokepoint
India has unveiled a $10 billion plan to develop Great Nicobar Island into a strategic hub at the entrance of the Malacca Strait, directly targeting China's maritime vulnerabilities. The project aims to integrate economic growth with a permanent naval presence, though it faces steep logistical hurdles and potential diplomatic friction with Southeast Asian nations.
Submarine Diplomacy: China Counters the Malacca 'Chokehold' with High-Tech Naval Exports to Pakistan
China has delivered advanced Kirin-class submarines to Pakistan, a move seen as a strategic counter-balance to Indian and Indonesian assertiveness in the Malacca Strait. The deal highlights Beijing's effort to secure its maritime interests and diversify its security partnerships while mitigating its reliance on vulnerable shipping lanes.
Chokepoint Opportunism: Indonesia’s Malacca Toll Proposal Sparks Regional Backlash
A proposal by Indonesia to levy transit fees on the Malacca Strait has been withdrawn following intense diplomatic pressure from Singapore and Malaysia. Despite the de-escalation, India's multi-billion dollar military buildup on Great Nicobar Island signals a long-term shift toward strategic competition in this vital maritime corridor.
The Great Decoupling: Why the 2026 Energy Crisis is a Structural Break, Not a Blip
The 2026 oil crisis, triggered by unprecedented disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, has caused a historic decoupling between financial markets and physical supply. As China grapples with rising industrial costs and maritime norms face erosion in both the Middle East and Southeast Asia, the global energy priority has shifted decisively toward national security over economic efficiency.
Between Scylla and Charybdis: Singapore’s High-Stakes Neutrality in the Looming US-China Storm
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan warns that a US-China conflict would be far more devastating than current Middle Eastern crises, reinforcing Singapore's refusal to pick sides. As a critical hub for the Malacca Strait, the city-state is seeking to navigate superpower pressure by building multipolar networks and emphasizing its own national interests.