The Hormuz Ripple: Why 2026 is the Year the World Swapped Chokepoints for Sovereignty
The recent spike in maritime disruptions across West Asia, specifically affecting key choke points like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, has drastically altered the global energy landscape. For decades, these waterways have served as the vital arteries of the international oil and gas trade, with the Strait of Hormuz alone handling…