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Background
Overview
As a critical maritime choke point, the Strait of Hormuz is central to global energy security and international trade. Any disruption can lead to significant economic instability, affecting global oil prices and impacting energy-importing nations like India, making it a key area of geopolitical interest.
Freedom of Navigation is a principle of customary international law and enshrined in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), allowing vessels to transit through international waters without undue interference. Maritime choke points are narrow channels or passages connecting two larger bodies of water, strategically vital for global trade and energy security, making them potential flashpoints in international relations.