CSIS China Power Project

The Malacca Strait is a critical gateway between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. If a conflict in the region disrupts trade in the Strait, ships have options for rerouting but doing so often means longer transit times, higher fuel costs, and increased freight rates. Read more in this new analysis: https://buff.ly/ia9oI64

In the latest podcast, Courtney Weatherby discusses the growing crisis of scam centers in Southeast Asia, China's role in these networks, and the implications for the United States. Listen here: https://buff.ly/e1ejUFw