What the Straits of Malacca and Singapore can teach the world about international cooperation

The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are prime examples of how close collaboration among countries in managing the waterways can help ensure smooth trade flows for the nations and vessels that rely on this critical shipping route. Despite being bordered by three countries — Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore — the Straits have been a beacon of multilateral cooperation. This rare partnership is the focus of a new book, The Straits of Malacca and Singapore: A Model for the World , which brings together historical, legal, maritime and strategic perspectives from experts at the NUS Centre for Inter