Indonesia's Strategic Role in the Malacca Strait: A New Calculus?
Indonesia finds itself at the nexus of geopolitical maneuvers, with the Malacca Strait, a vital artery for China's energy imports, taking center stage. India is exploring strategies to counter China by enhancing its maritime denial capabilities centered around the strait, potentially re-evaluating Indonesia's geopolitical significance.
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