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Unlocking the World's Most Powerful Chokepoints: From Gibraltar to the Suez CanalThe world is full of critical points that shape global politics, economics, and security. In 1904, British Admiral John Fisher identified five key locations that "lock" the world: the Strait of Dover, ...
The possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz — a vital artery for global crude shipments — is casting a shadow over the growth outlook of Asia-Pacific for the year.
The Chinese navy is in the Strait of Gibraltar as a U.S. aircraft carrier makes its way from the East Coast to Europe.
Trending on NextShark: Why Iran’s Strait of Hormuz matters to Asia Additional Southeast Asian countries maintain significant exposure to potential disruptions, with Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippines ...
India Today's Akshita Nandagopal explains the strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict, US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, Donald Trump's bid for a Nobel Peace ...
KUALA LUMPUR - Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure for energy and trade shipments, including those destined for Southeast Asia. Iranian Ambassador to ...
When push came to shove, as the missiles flew and bombs rained down, all China and Russia offered Iran was rhetorical support – and cautiously at that.
Asia in the crosshairs: Strait of Hormuz chokehold threatens energy lifeline for China, India, Japan A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.
Asia would immediately feel the impact. The Petroleum Association of Japan said about three-quarters of the countryʻs crude oil imports go through the Strait of Hormuz. Estimates are similar for South ...
The Strait of Hormuz remains a strategic Achilles’ heel for Asia’s economic engine. Despite years of warnings, the region’s dependency on a single chokepoint persists—with few short-term alternatives.
China is highly unlikely to use its navy to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz if Iran threatens to close it as Middle East tensions rise, a top US analyst told reporters Monday.
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