Clarifying freedom of navigation through straits used for international navigation: A study on the major straits in Asia (original) (raw)

The study examines the complexities surrounding freedom of navigation through straits used for international navigation, focusing on significant Asian straits like the Straits of Malacca, Singapore, and Hormuz. It discusses the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), highlights the unique geographical and factual characteristics of various straits, and addresses the ongoing debates among scholars and states regarding transit passage rules. The analysis underscores the necessity for clarity in navigation rights due to increasing global trade and geopolitical tensions.