Maritime Choke Points of India: Strategic Gateways Shaping Trade, Energy Security

Maritime choke points are narrow sea passages through which a substantial share of global trade, energy supplies, and strategic shipping routes pass. For India, these chokepoints are vital because over 90% of its trade by volume and nearly 80% by value is seaborne.

  • India’s location in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) places it at the center of major global maritime corridors. India’s geopolitical and economic rise makes securing these routes a national priority.

What Are Maritime Choke Points?

  • Maritime choke points are narrow channels or straits connecting major water bodies and trade routes.
  • They can be:
    • Natural (Straits like Hormuz or ....
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