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Why is the Strait of Malacca so Important to the World's Economy & Military
Today, we are going to talk about the Strait of Malacca and why it is so important to the world's economy and military.
World trade, which involves a large portion of the world's energy supplies, must move through some "choke points" between producing areas and their final destination. The Straits of Malacca is one of these "choke points."
The Malacca Strait, which connects Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, has long been a major trading route into and out of Asia, and it is regaining prominence. This has been in continuous use since antiquity, with Roman, Greek, Chinese, and Indian traders all taking advantage of this natural river. It is now the world's second-busiest waterway. From the 15th century to the present, its strategic importance has made it a centre of international strife. ...
published: 13 Jun 2021
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China's weakness: the Malacca Strait
How can a small strait threaten a global powerhouse like China🇨🇳? And why is the Malacca Strait so important for China and the rest of Asia and the World? 🌏
Through the Malacca Strait passes around 80% of Chinese oil, and that's also true for other Asian countries, like Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Therefore, this chokepoint is the most direct way from the Indian to the Pacific Ocean, and any blockade of this would spell disaster for the global economy. For these reasons this checkpoints holds a huge geopolitics and strategic meaning for China military.
The PRC has developed a strategy based on the build up of its navy and the expansion of foreign bases. On the one hand, the Chinese Navy has pushed for expanding its marine and amphibious capabilities, building aircraft carriers and well dock...
published: 08 Jun 2021
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How India controls China's main Weakness: The Malacca Strait
India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region, as it sits between its main bottlenecks. In particular India controls the Western gateway into the Malacca strait through the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strait is China's main strategic weakness, which makes this choke point of critical importance in the possible confrontation between the US and China. In this video we will analyze US and China's reliance on this strait and we will try to answer two major questions. How does India control China's biggest weakness? How does this influence a possible US - China conflict?
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Rush Hour in the Straits of Malacca
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Why the Strait of Malacca is so Important
Just how important is the Strait of Malacca? 🌏🔎
▪️ The Malacca Strait, a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, is a lifeline for global trade and energy supplies.
▪️ Its strategic importance makes it a target for piracy and geopolitical rivalries.
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The Strait of Malacca, a narrow waterway that stretches for about 900 kilometers between the Mal...
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Global Chokepoints Explained
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The Suez Canal obstruction caused a major global shipping catastrophe, but it's not the only place on earth where canals or straits can become blocked. These are some of the chokepoints that control the world - including Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca, Panama Canal, Stait of Gibraltar and a quick mention of the Strait of Hormuz.
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published: 07 Oct 2021
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Pirates of the Malacca Strait (1/2)
The waters of Southeast Asia have more incidents of piracy than any other part of the world. The region overtook Somalia as the main piracy hub in 2014.
Pirate syndicates are often found to be professional joint ventures between business people and freelance pirates waiting in the harbours for jobs.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports in the first in our two-part series on piracy in Asia.
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published: 06 Dec 2015
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HMAS Newcastle's navigation through the Malacca Strait
Stuck in traffic today? Try navigating your way through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes! HMAS Newcastle, in company with the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 flagship HMAS Canberra, has made her final transition through the most complex sea waters in the world, the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
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Last Stand of Japanese Heavy Cruiser - Battle of the Malacca Strait Documentary
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On May 9th 1945, the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Haguro deployed into the malacca strait from Singapore. It was to be the ships’ last voyage. A few days later, Haguro was ambushed by a flotilla of Allied destroyers, who used dozens of torpedoes and heavy gunfire to sink her, over the course of an hour-long battle where Haguro’s crew made their final stand.
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Pirates of the Malacca Strait (2/2)
Hijacking and sea robberies have returned to the Straits of Malacca after a period of relative calm.
Pirate syndicates have become better organized. That means maritime security companies have to be even better prepared to take them on.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports.
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published: 07 Dec 2015
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Why is the Strait of Malacca so Important to the World's Economy & Military
Today, we are going to talk about the Strait of Malacca and why it is so important to the world's economy and military.
World trade, which involves a large por...
Today, we are going to talk about the Strait of Malacca and why it is so important to the world's economy and military.
World trade, which involves a large portion of the world's energy supplies, must move through some "choke points" between producing areas and their final destination. The Straits of Malacca is one of these "choke points."
The Malacca Strait, which connects Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, has long been a major trading route into and out of Asia, and it is regaining prominence. This has been in continuous use since antiquity, with Roman, Greek, Chinese, and Indian traders all taking advantage of this natural river. It is now the world's second-busiest waterway. From the 15th century to the present, its strategic importance has made it a centre of international strife. The Suez Canal's opening in 1869 only added to the Strait's importance, as it became a crucial connection between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, cutting the gap between Europe and the Far East in half.
More recently, it has acted as the key transit route for essential commodities needed to fuel Asia's and the world's fast-growing economies. In 2010, nearly half of the world's total annual seaborne trade tonnage passed through the Strait of Malacca and the neighbouring Straits of Sunda and Lombok, according to figures from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Study of Maritime Transport 2011. Malacca's economic importance to Asia and the broader global economy will rise as the region's economies develop.
In 2011, approximately 15.2 million barrels of oil were extracted every day and passed through the Strait of Malacca, the shortest sea route between African and Persian Gulf suppliers and Asian markets. This is approximately 19 times the volume that passed through the Panama Canal over the same time span, and four times the volume that passed through the Suez Canal.
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Today, we are going to talk about the Strait of Malacca and why it is so important to the world's economy and military.
World trade, which involves a large portion of the world's energy supplies, must move through some "choke points" between producing areas and their final destination. The Straits of Malacca is one of these "choke points."
The Malacca Strait, which connects Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore, has long been a major trading route into and out of Asia, and it is regaining prominence. This has been in continuous use since antiquity, with Roman, Greek, Chinese, and Indian traders all taking advantage of this natural river. It is now the world's second-busiest waterway. From the 15th century to the present, its strategic importance has made it a centre of international strife. The Suez Canal's opening in 1869 only added to the Strait's importance, as it became a crucial connection between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, cutting the gap between Europe and the Far East in half.
More recently, it has acted as the key transit route for essential commodities needed to fuel Asia's and the world's fast-growing economies. In 2010, nearly half of the world's total annual seaborne trade tonnage passed through the Strait of Malacca and the neighbouring Straits of Sunda and Lombok, according to figures from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Study of Maritime Transport 2011. Malacca's economic importance to Asia and the broader global economy will rise as the region's economies develop.
In 2011, approximately 15.2 million barrels of oil were extracted every day and passed through the Strait of Malacca, the shortest sea route between African and Persian Gulf suppliers and Asian markets. This is approximately 19 times the volume that passed through the Panama Canal over the same time span, and four times the volume that passed through the Suez Canal.
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China's weakness: the Malacca Strait
How can a small strait threaten a global powerhouse like China🇨🇳? And why is the Malacca Strait so important for China and the rest of Asia and the World? 🌏
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How can a small strait threaten a global powerhouse like China🇨🇳? And why is the Malacca Strait so important for China and the rest of Asia and the World? 🌏
Through the Malacca Strait passes around 80% of Chinese oil, and that's also true for other Asian countries, like Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Therefore, this chokepoint is the most direct way from the Indian to the Pacific Ocean, and any blockade of this would spell disaster for the global economy. For these reasons this checkpoints holds a huge geopolitics and strategic meaning for China military.
The PRC has developed a strategy based on the build up of its navy and the expansion of foreign bases. On the one hand, the Chinese Navy has pushed for expanding its marine and amphibious capabilities, building aircraft carriers and well dock military vessels. On the other hand, Chinese strategist are boosting PRC presence abroad, by building bases on foreign soil. The logistic base in Djibouti as a case in point of this strategy, but also Gwadar in Pakistan and Hambantota in Sri Lanka are thought to become future bases.
Table of content:
00:00 The importance of global trade
01:10 World's strategic chokepoints
01:42 The Strategic Importance of the Malacca Strait
03:37 Alternatives to the Malacca Strait
04:43 Land based Pipelines to China
06:07 Disadvantages of land based pipelines to China
06:54 Chinese Blue Water Build-up
07:31 Chinese Amphibious warfare capabilities
09:05 China's Strategic Points
09:55 China Djibouti Base
10:31 Chinese expansion in the Indian Ocean
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Resources and bibliography:
1 https://www.eia.gov/international/analysis/special-topics/World_Oil_Transit_Chokepoints
2 Safety in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore | The Nippon ...https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp › ... › Projects
3 https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/72991/1/719942764.pdf
4 https://www.chinacenter.net/2020/china_currents/19-3/a-relationship-on-a-pipeline-china-and-myanmar/
5 https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/china/container-port-throughput
6 China's pipeline dream in Pakistan | The Interpreterhttps://www.lowyinstitute.org › the-interpreter › china-s…
7 https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Amphibious%20Ready%20Group%20And%20Marine%20Expeditionary%20Unit%20Overview.pdf
8 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/china-military-amphibious/
9 https://www.uscc.gov/files/001319
10 https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/weaponizing-belt-and-road-initiative
11 https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/10/satellite-images-show-chinese-navy-is-expanding-overseas-base/
12 https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/right-on-our-doorstep-secret-sub-reveals-chinas-chilling-plan/news-story/376f78a56420f4f144678b7c7406c0e6
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How can a small strait threaten a global powerhouse like China🇨🇳? And why is the Malacca Strait so important for China and the rest of Asia and the World? 🌏
Through the Malacca Strait passes around 80% of Chinese oil, and that's also true for other Asian countries, like Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Therefore, this chokepoint is the most direct way from the Indian to the Pacific Ocean, and any blockade of this would spell disaster for the global economy. For these reasons this checkpoints holds a huge geopolitics and strategic meaning for China military.
The PRC has developed a strategy based on the build up of its navy and the expansion of foreign bases. On the one hand, the Chinese Navy has pushed for expanding its marine and amphibious capabilities, building aircraft carriers and well dock military vessels. On the other hand, Chinese strategist are boosting PRC presence abroad, by building bases on foreign soil. The logistic base in Djibouti as a case in point of this strategy, but also Gwadar in Pakistan and Hambantota in Sri Lanka are thought to become future bases.
Table of content:
00:00 The importance of global trade
01:10 World's strategic chokepoints
01:42 The Strategic Importance of the Malacca Strait
03:37 Alternatives to the Malacca Strait
04:43 Land based Pipelines to China
06:07 Disadvantages of land based pipelines to China
06:54 Chinese Blue Water Build-up
07:31 Chinese Amphibious warfare capabilities
09:05 China's Strategic Points
09:55 China Djibouti Base
10:31 Chinese expansion in the Indian Ocean
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If you want to know more about geopolitics🌍 and military stuff🎖 subscribe here!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTgY7OQxyvQ3XSMzs9wPmA
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Resources and bibliography:
1 https://www.eia.gov/international/analysis/special-topics/World_Oil_Transit_Chokepoints
2 Safety in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore | The Nippon ...https://www.nippon-foundation.or.jp › ... › Projects
3 https://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/72991/1/719942764.pdf
4 https://www.chinacenter.net/2020/china_currents/19-3/a-relationship-on-a-pipeline-china-and-myanmar/
5 https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/china/container-port-throughput
6 China's pipeline dream in Pakistan | The Interpreterhttps://www.lowyinstitute.org › the-interpreter › china-s…
7 https://www.marines.mil/Portals/1/Amphibious%20Ready%20Group%20And%20Marine%20Expeditionary%20Unit%20Overview.pdf
8 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/china-military-amphibious/
9 https://www.uscc.gov/files/001319
10 https://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/weaponizing-belt-and-road-initiative
11 https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/05/10/satellite-images-show-chinese-navy-is-expanding-overseas-base/
12 https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/right-on-our-doorstep-secret-sub-reveals-chinas-chilling-plan/news-story/376f78a56420f4f144678b7c7406c0e6
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Live Ships
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- published: 08 Jun 2021
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How India controls China's main Weakness: The Malacca Strait
India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region, as it sits between its main bottlenecks. In particular India controls the Western gateway into t...
India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region, as it sits between its main bottlenecks. In particular India controls the Western gateway into the Malacca strait through the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strait is China's main strategic weakness, which makes this choke point of critical importance in the possible confrontation between the US and China. In this video we will analyze US and China's reliance on this strait and we will try to answer two major questions. How does India control China's biggest weakness? How does this influence a possible US - China conflict?
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Australia's Maritime Strategy: https://youtu.be/RhN9C4yPALI
The Strategic Importance of
Afghanistan: https://youtu.be/k1j_B6PiPjU
The Malacca Dilemma: https://youtu.be/PJReTyTbbZ4
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References and Bibliography:
https://mango-roquefort-03f.notion.site/Bibliography-8451b0a93e794575ba409900ba64c914
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Table of content:
00:00 3 Reasons of India's importance in the Indian Ocean
02:54 Trade, Energy supplies and Force projection
05:02 US' and China's bases in the Indian Ocean
07:22 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
09:16 Why India consider China a threat
10:20 Why India consider the US an ally
11:00 How India could influence the US China conflict in 3 ways
13:46 Conclusion
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https://wn.com/How_India_Controls_China's_Main_Weakness_The_Malacca_Strait
India occupies a strategic position in the Indian Ocean Region, as it sits between its main bottlenecks. In particular India controls the Western gateway into the Malacca strait through the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. This strait is China's main strategic weakness, which makes this choke point of critical importance in the possible confrontation between the US and China. In this video we will analyze US and China's reliance on this strait and we will try to answer two major questions. How does India control China's biggest weakness? How does this influence a possible US - China conflict?
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For inquiries: sekishouproduction@gmail.com
If you liked this video, please consider supporting the channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamome163
Many thanks to:
Narration by Jasper: pdaefaul@gmail.com
Many thanks to the Patreon and the Discord communities!
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Music: Premiumbeats
Stock footage: Pexels
Softwares: Animations made with ♥️ with Blender, Editing in DaVinci Resolve, and map analysis and editing in QGIS.
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Check out @KnowledgeRaiders
If you are interested in how to make a map in Blender check out @AlaskanFX's tutorials! Thank you for the inspiration!
Check my previous videos:
Australia's Maritime Strategy: https://youtu.be/RhN9C4yPALI
The Strategic Importance of
Afghanistan: https://youtu.be/k1j_B6PiPjU
The Malacca Dilemma: https://youtu.be/PJReTyTbbZ4
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References and Bibliography:
https://mango-roquefort-03f.notion.site/Bibliography-8451b0a93e794575ba409900ba64c914
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Table of content:
00:00 3 Reasons of India's importance in the Indian Ocean
02:54 Trade, Energy supplies and Force projection
05:02 US' and China's bases in the Indian Ocean
07:22 The Andaman and Nicobar Islands
09:16 Why India consider China a threat
10:20 Why India consider the US an ally
11:00 How India could influence the US China conflict in 3 ways
13:46 Conclusion
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Thank you!
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- published: 12 Mar 2023
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Rush Hour in the Straits of Malacca
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- published: 29 Mar 2020
- views: 128243
2:47
Why the Strait of Malacca is so Important
Just how important is the Strait of Malacca? 🌏🔎
▪️ The Malacca Strait, a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, is a lifeline for global trade and ene...
Just how important is the Strait of Malacca? 🌏🔎
▪️ The Malacca Strait, a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, is a lifeline for global trade and energy supplies.
▪️ Its strategic importance makes it a target for piracy and geopolitical rivalries.
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The Strait of Malacca, a narrow waterway that stretches for about 900 kilometers between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, holds monumental strategic importance in global trade and security. This strait is one of the most critical shipping lanes in the world, being the shortest sea route between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, and serves as the primary shipping channel for the transportation of oil to major East Asian economies such as China, Japan, and South Korea.
Close to one-third of global crude oil traverses through this route, affirming its position as one of the most significant shipping lanes globally. More specifically, for Japan, the Straits function as an indispensable conduit, as over 80% of the nation's oil imports pass through them. For China in particular, 75% of its total oil consumption is constituted by oil brought in from overseas, and translates to an estimated 60% of China’s entire oil supply navigating through this narrow waterway that spans a mere one and a half miles in width.
The economic significance of the Malacca Strait is not just limited to energy. It is also a crucial passage for the exchange of goods between East and West, with approximately 25% of all trade volume worldwide, travelling through the strait, giving those states with influence there further leverage over the global economy.
Given its vital role in global trade and energy supplies, the security of the Malacca Strait is of paramount importance to many countries. It has been a historical flashpoint for piracy, which poses a threat to the safety of maritime commerce.
Moreover, the strait's narrowness and shallow depth make it a strategically vulnerable point that could be exploited in military confrontations or geopolitical conflicts. Were the Strait to be blocked, vessels would be forced to make the roughly 450 nautical mile journey to the Sunda Strait, adding sailing time and reducing shipping efficiency.
Furthermore, the Malacca Strait has also become a focal point in the broader context of great power rivalry. China, for instance, views the strait as a crucial lifeline for its energy supplies and trade, and its reliance on the Strait is often called the “Malacca Dilemma”. Consequently, the Chinese government has been increasing its naval presence in the area. In response, the United States and its allies have also sought to assert their own influence in the region to ensure the strait remains open and free for navigation.
The future of the Strait hinges on geopolitical dynamics and regional cooperation. Intensifying global trade may increase vessel traffic, which could lead to stricter shipping controls and enhanced navigational safety measures. Security remains paramount due to piracy threats; thus, collaborative maritime surveillance might become more sophisticated, potentially involving satellite and drone technology. Moreover, as countries bordering the strait, these being Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore—continue to grow economically, they may invest more in infrastructure, making the strait a hub of regional development and international diplomacy.
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Just how important is the Strait of Malacca? 🌏🔎
▪️ The Malacca Strait, a narrow waterway between Malaysia and Indonesia, is a lifeline for global trade and energy supplies.
▪️ Its strategic importance makes it a target for piracy and geopolitical rivalries.
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The Strait of Malacca, a narrow waterway that stretches for about 900 kilometers between the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, holds monumental strategic importance in global trade and security. This strait is one of the most critical shipping lanes in the world, being the shortest sea route between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, and serves as the primary shipping channel for the transportation of oil to major East Asian economies such as China, Japan, and South Korea.
Close to one-third of global crude oil traverses through this route, affirming its position as one of the most significant shipping lanes globally. More specifically, for Japan, the Straits function as an indispensable conduit, as over 80% of the nation's oil imports pass through them. For China in particular, 75% of its total oil consumption is constituted by oil brought in from overseas, and translates to an estimated 60% of China’s entire oil supply navigating through this narrow waterway that spans a mere one and a half miles in width.
The economic significance of the Malacca Strait is not just limited to energy. It is also a crucial passage for the exchange of goods between East and West, with approximately 25% of all trade volume worldwide, travelling through the strait, giving those states with influence there further leverage over the global economy.
Given its vital role in global trade and energy supplies, the security of the Malacca Strait is of paramount importance to many countries. It has been a historical flashpoint for piracy, which poses a threat to the safety of maritime commerce.
Moreover, the strait's narrowness and shallow depth make it a strategically vulnerable point that could be exploited in military confrontations or geopolitical conflicts. Were the Strait to be blocked, vessels would be forced to make the roughly 450 nautical mile journey to the Sunda Strait, adding sailing time and reducing shipping efficiency.
Furthermore, the Malacca Strait has also become a focal point in the broader context of great power rivalry. China, for instance, views the strait as a crucial lifeline for its energy supplies and trade, and its reliance on the Strait is often called the “Malacca Dilemma”. Consequently, the Chinese government has been increasing its naval presence in the area. In response, the United States and its allies have also sought to assert their own influence in the region to ensure the strait remains open and free for navigation.
The future of the Strait hinges on geopolitical dynamics and regional cooperation. Intensifying global trade may increase vessel traffic, which could lead to stricter shipping controls and enhanced navigational safety measures. Security remains paramount due to piracy threats; thus, collaborative maritime surveillance might become more sophisticated, potentially involving satellite and drone technology. Moreover, as countries bordering the strait, these being Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore—continue to grow economically, they may invest more in infrastructure, making the strait a hub of regional development and international diplomacy.
- published: 08 Nov 2023
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Global Chokepoints Explained
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The Suez Canal obstruction caused a major global shipping catastrophe, but it's not the only place on earth where canals or straits can become blocked. These are some of the chokepoints that control the world - including Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca, Panama Canal, Stait of Gibraltar and a quick mention of the Strait of Hormuz.
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This is an interesting article that looks at chokepoints from an oil shipping perspective: https://www.eia.gov/international/analysis/special-topics/World_Oil_Transit_Chokepoints
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The Suez Canal obstruction caused a major global shipping catastrophe, but it's not the only place on earth where canals or straits can become blocked. These are some of the chokepoints that control the world - including Bab el-Mandeb, Strait of Malacca, Panama Canal, Stait of Gibraltar and a quick mention of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rjukan valley photo: CCBY3.0 G.Lanting
Gibraltar aerial photo: CCBY3.0 Rémy Sanchez
Atlantropa render: CCBY3.0 Ittiz
Atlantropa infographic: CCBY3.0 Devilm25 (map), VulcanTrekkie45 (translation)
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This is an interesting article that looks at chokepoints from an oil shipping perspective: https://www.eia.gov/international/analysis/special-topics/World_Oil_Transit_Chokepoints
I'm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TicketToKnow
- published: 07 Oct 2021
- views: 464481
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Pirates of the Malacca Strait (1/2)
The waters of Southeast Asia have more incidents of piracy than any other part of the world. The region overtook Somalia as the main piracy hub in 2014.
Pirate...
The waters of Southeast Asia have more incidents of piracy than any other part of the world. The region overtook Somalia as the main piracy hub in 2014.
Pirate syndicates are often found to be professional joint ventures between business people and freelance pirates waiting in the harbours for jobs.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports in the first in our two-part series on piracy in Asia.
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The waters of Southeast Asia have more incidents of piracy than any other part of the world. The region overtook Somalia as the main piracy hub in 2014.
Pirate syndicates are often found to be professional joint ventures between business people and freelance pirates waiting in the harbours for jobs.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports in the first in our two-part series on piracy in Asia.
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- published: 06 Dec 2015
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HMAS Newcastle's navigation through the Malacca Strait
Stuck in traffic today? Try navigating your way through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes! HMAS Newcastle, in company with the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 20...
Stuck in traffic today? Try navigating your way through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes! HMAS Newcastle, in company with the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 flagship HMAS Canberra, has made her final transition through the most complex sea waters in the world, the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
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Stuck in traffic today? Try navigating your way through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes! HMAS Newcastle, in company with the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2019 flagship HMAS Canberra, has made her final transition through the most complex sea waters in the world, the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
- published: 14 May 2019
- views: 11613
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Last Stand of Japanese Heavy Cruiser - Battle of the Malacca Strait Documentary
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On May 9th 1945, the Japanese ...
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On May 9th 1945, the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Haguro deployed into the malacca strait from Singapore. It was to be the ships’ last voyage. A few days later, Haguro was ambushed by a flotilla of Allied destroyers, who used dozens of torpedoes and heavy gunfire to sink her, over the course of an hour-long battle where Haguro’s crew made their final stand.
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0:00 - The Indian Ocean in 1945
3:00 - Ridge Wallets
3:39 - Opening Moves
5:13 - The Chase Is On
7:54 - The British Attack Begins
10:06 - Haguro's Last Stand
13:16 - Aftermath
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John Winton, Sink the Haguro!: Last Destroyer Action of the Second World War
Corelli Barnett, Engage the Enemy More Closely
M. J Whitley, Destroyes of World War Two
M. J Whitley, Cruisers of World War Two
Evan Mawdsley, War for the Seas
https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-54S-HMS_Saumarez.htm
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"Rynos Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Crypto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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On May 9th 1945, the Japanese Heavy Cruiser Haguro deployed into the malacca strait from Singapore. It was to be the ships’ last voyage. A few days later, Haguro was ambushed by a flotilla of Allied destroyers, who used dozens of torpedoes and heavy gunfire to sink her, over the course of an hour-long battle where Haguro’s crew made their final stand.
To support the creation of more videos like this, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/historigraph
0:00 - The Indian Ocean in 1945
3:00 - Ridge Wallets
3:39 - Opening Moves
5:13 - The Chase Is On
7:54 - The British Attack Begins
10:06 - Haguro's Last Stand
13:16 - Aftermath
Credits:
Animation for this video by:
https://twitter.com/Scuffed_Lund
https://twitter.com/addaway23
Artwork Lead:
https://twitter.com/ChrisbyFlanker
Written, Directed and Produced by:
https://twitter.com/addaway23
Come join the historigraph discord: https://discord.gg/ygypfs3BEB
Sources:
John Winton, Sink the Haguro!: Last Destroyer Action of the Second World War
Corelli Barnett, Engage the Enemy More Closely
M. J Whitley, Destroyes of World War Two
M. J Whitley, Cruisers of World War Two
Evan Mawdsley, War for the Seas
https://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chrono-10DD-54S-HMS_Saumarez.htm
Music Credits:
"Rynos Theme" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Crypto" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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"Stay the Course" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Other music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
- published: 22 Mar 2023
- views: 1368037
3:05
Pirates of the Malacca Strait (2/2)
Hijacking and sea robberies have returned to the Straits of Malacca after a period of relative calm.
Pirate syndicates have become better organized. That means...
Hijacking and sea robberies have returned to the Straits of Malacca after a period of relative calm.
Pirate syndicates have become better organized. That means maritime security companies have to be even better prepared to take them on.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports.
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Hijacking and sea robberies have returned to the Straits of Malacca after a period of relative calm.
Pirate syndicates have become better organized. That means maritime security companies have to be even better prepared to take them on.
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reports.
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- published: 07 Dec 2015
- views: 4350