Singapore's reliance on key sea routes becomes a risk
Singapore's prosperity has long relied on its strategic location, yet it depends on larger neighbours for energy supplies. Tensions with Indonesia have grown, including energy supply cuts after Singapore took action against companies linked to wildfires. The article argues these dependencies now pose a threat to the city-state.
ContextContext: Singapore is a small island nation with few natural resources, so it imports most of its energy and relies on busy sea routes like the Strait of Malacca. Indonesia is its much larger neighbour, which makes trade ties sensitive.
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