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From maritime chokepoint politics and security to blue-economy resilience: Economic transmission, naval modernisation and disaster risk in Indonesia’s Malacca–Sunda Corridor

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines how disruptions across the Malacca–Sunda maritime corridor affect Indonesia’s energy security, trade competitiveness, coastal livelihoods, and fiscal resilience, while questioning the economic effectiveness of naval-centred maritime security strategies. Employing a comparative qualitative approach, the study integrates maritime oil-flow data, Indonesia’s 2024–2026 economic indicators, blue-economy policies, and disaster-risk financing evidence. Findings reveal four interconnected economic transmission mechanisms: energy supply and price volatility, shipping and insurance costs, port-network disruptions, and ecological and fiscal vulnerabilities. The analysis demonstrates that geopolitical tensions surrounding maritime chokepoints expose structural limitations in Indonesia’s maritime connectivity and economic resilience, particularly across coastal and archipelagic regions. It proposes a Chokepoint Resilience Capacity Assessment as an exploratory policy framework. The study argues that sustainable maritime resilience requires integrating naval capabilities with port development, inclusive coastal economies, energy diversification, environmental protection, and proactive disaster-risk financing within Indonesia’s broader geopolitical strategy.

Source: Asia and the Global Economy

DOI: 10.1016/j.aglobe.2026.100160

Author: Abdul Rivai Ras

Institution: Indonesia Defense University

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Security and History

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500