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Background
Overview
Understanding maritime chokepoints is fundamental for analyzing global trade, energy security, international relations, the impact of regional conflicts on the world economy, and India's strategic vulnerabilities and interests in maintaining open sea lanes.
Global maritime chokepoints are narrow, strategically important passages through which a disproportionately large volume of international maritime trade, including energy shipments, must pass. Their disruption, whether due to conflict, piracy, or natural disaster, can have significant ripple effects on global supply chains, energy security, and international markets.