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This essay compares the origin and evolution of piracy in the Gulf of Aden against the Malacca Strait on the South China Sea. While both these indispensable maritime routes have been plagued by piracy, it is only the Southeast Asian littoral states that have been able to contain the problem. Apart from the dearth of strong stable governance, there are other factors including the differing progression of piracy as well as the existing infrastructure and laws in the two regions, which contribute to the current circumstance. This essay looks into various political, legal and regional issues and challenges.