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Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

South-east Asia is becoming more explicitly tied into great-power competition, and the Strait of Malacca is at the centre of it.

27.04.2026 10

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Gokcay Balci

Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf

The current energy market disruption has exposed structural vulnerabilities in Asia’s energy systems.

09.04.2026 10

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Gokcay Balci

From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

The vital strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to shipping since the start of the conflict in Iran.

16.03.2026 10

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Gokcay Balci

Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally

Gulf states depend on food imported via the strait – and shipping surcharges could raise the cost of consumer goods around the world.

04.03.2026 20

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Gokcay Balci