Can India contribute to the maritime governance in Malacca Straits?
The maritime governance is basically what the navy calls maritime domain awareness. India’s security is linked to the Malacca Straits in terms of low-intensity conflicts like gun running and piracy. The northwest entrance to the straits is essentially Indian waters. So, any exchange of information regarding shipping with involved littorals will be of considerable help in terms of maritime governance. In fact, there is no need for physical patrolling of the Malacca Straits by the Indian navy; all it needs to do is grid the communication networks with other countries.
