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Neutral ships have a legal right of passage, even in war. Singapore has defended international law, which provides for a stable world order

This has caused a crisis in energy supply chains, with serious economic consequences for countries, including Asian ones, that rely heavily on the strait for their energy supplies.

This has literally choked the passage of shipping. Some perspective is needed here: under international law, in straits used for international navigation, there is a clear right of unimpeded passage for all foreign-flagged vessels. The devil, however, is in the details in times of war.

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