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Strait of Hormuz

From Ahura Mazda to Hormuz: What American Power Fails to See

Tracing the origins of the Strait of Hormuz to ancient Persian cosmology reveals how U.S. foreign policy toward Iran turns historically layered places into strategic abstractions, fueling instability across the Middle East. To speak of the Strait of Hormuz today…

Rubio says U.S. not to allow Iran’s control of Hormuz Strait “normalized”

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the United States will not allow Iran’s control of the Hormuz Strait to be “normalized” after the two sides exchanged fire in the crucial global energy waterway one day earlier.…

Taiwan: The Island That Discovered the Weight of China

“The island that manufactures the world’s chips discovered that no semiconductor works if the energy does not arrive. And it also discovered something more brutal: high technology does not keep children warm when there is no heating.” Taiwan once again…

Geopolitics of 90 Minutes: The Call That Moved the Global Chessboard

“The predator does not give up its fangs. But when the entire savanna is on fire, even instinct learns to count its steps before attacking.”  The phone rang because the world smelled the edge A call lasting more than 90…

Why Bangladesh Cannot Afford to Delay Its Renewable Energy Transition.

The International Monetary Fund issued a chilling warning that oil and gas prices might rise 100 to 200 percent, respectively, in 2026-2027 if the US-Israel and Iran war continues with the current severe economic fallout. Bangladesh sourced nearly half of…

Diplomatic Goodwill, Strategic Failure: Bangladesh and the Iran Fuel Crisis Paradox

The Iran crisis started on the 28th of February after America and Israel shielded and attacked Iran during peace talks. On 8th April 2026, with the coordination of Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Mr Shahbaz Sharif, a fragile two-week ceasefire was agreed…

The Strait Narrows: The Neck of the Global System

“The world does not depend only on what it produces, but on how it moves.” The point where the world compresses The global system rests on a silent premise. Flows must remain open. Energy, goods, capital, and food move through…

Explainer: How important is the Strait of Hormuz?

Following the U.S.-Israeli military strikes against Iran that began on Saturday, global attention has turned to the Strait of Hormuz, particularly after Iran warned it could disrupt transit through this vital waterway in retaliation, sending shockwaves through international markets. What…