Chokepoint Planet

Name: Chokepoint Planet
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ISBN: 9788199773301

Who Controls the Straits Controls the World

Saoirse Kelleghan

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Vij Books
15 March 2026

Maritime history; Diplomacy; Marine engineering

At the heart of major conflicts and market shocks lies the sudden realisation that a vital link between oceans can be sealed at will. It is an unsettling prospect that raises urgent questions about security, access, and fairness. Readers who want to deepen their understanding of these issues will find a comprehensive guide here, brimming with insights into the strategic roles these corridors play worldwide.

In straightforward language, this book dives into the logistics, power politics, and hidden forces driving global shipping through narrow routes. It highlights how coastal defence strategies, such as A2/ad tactics, can close off passage with minimal warning, and why chokepoint control can send ripples through energy markets and supply chain congestion scenarios overnight. Relying on case studies spanning continents, it uncovers why maritime passage has shaped entire eras of warfare and diplomacy.

The journey traverses legal frameworks like international waterways laws and illuminates the role of war risk insurance in protecting tankers and freighters from threat. Readers with a stake in maritime affairs, trade, or just broad-world curiosity will gain the tools to evaluate ongoing disputes and strategise better for future disruptions. Whether you track energy flows or simply marvel at the fragile lines connecting nations on the sea, this exploration of strait security and the planet's essential routes will reshape how you view our watery world.

By: Saoirse Kelleghan
Imprint: Vij Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9788199773301
ISBN 10: 8199773308
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Born and raised near a busy maritime corridor, Saoirse Kelleghan developed an early fascination with the ships and tankers passing by, wondering how those narrow channels could influence an entire planet's economy and defence posture. A professional writer by trade, Saoirse has spent years reporting on international security, regional conflicts, and the logistical wonders of modern shipping. Her passion lies in illuminating overlooked structures of power, particularly at the intersection of global commerce and maritime strategy. Having travelled extensively along coastlines once patrolled by empires, she connects history's lessons to contemporary challenges in sea-lane management. She believes that every waterway reveals part of the greater tapestry of global interdependence, and her work aims to help readers better grasp the ripple effects that such narrow conduits can unleash. By merging research, interviews, and vivid storytelling, she seeks to make complex international issues accessible, empowering readers to see the strategic heartbeat hidden behind the everyday cargo ship or tanker on the horizon.