Security in the Straits of Malacca

The Straits of Malacca, between the Malay peninsula and the Indonesian island of Sumatra, is one of the world's busiest and most important waterways. As the main shipping route for trade between East Asia and the Indian Ocean, it is crucial that the waterway is safe for navigation, free from pollution and open to shipping at all times. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the security challenges related to the Straits and the measures being taken to promote security. It considers the interests of the states which border the straits and the interests of other world maritime powers, assesses the effectiveness of current and past security measures, and outlines what steps are needed to ensure comprehensive security.

Stramtoarea Malacca, intre peninsula Malay si insula indoneziana Sumatra, este una dintre cele mai aglomerate si mai importante cai navigabile din lume. Fiind principala cale de transport maritim intre Asia de Est si Oceanul Indian, este crucial ca calea navigabila sa fie sigura pentru navigatie, fara poluare si deschisa pentru transport maritim in orice moment.