Hormuz blockades test foundational principle of global commerce
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure and Indonesia's consideration of transit tolls on the Strait of Malacca challenge the foundational principle of open seas in global commerce. The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea guarantees freedom of navigation through international straits, underpinning modern maritime trade. These incidents raise questions about states weaponizing chokepoints.
Key Entities
IranStrait of HormuzIndonesiaStrait of MalaccaUN Convention on the Law of the SeaPurbaya Yudhi Sadewa