Pakistan, April 23 -- The ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have shifted global attention toward another critical maritime route, the Strait of Malacca. Policymakers now increasingly assess how disruptions in one chokepoint can expose vulnerabilities in global trade networks and energy supply chains.

Stretching about 900 kilometers, the Strait of Malacca connects major sea routes between East Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. The waterway lies between Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore, making it one of the busiest maritime passages in the world.

According to global energy and trade data, nearly 22% of global maritime trade flows through the strait each year. In addition, over 23 million barrels of oil per day pass...