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Why the Strait of Hormuz remains the world’s most critical oil chokepoint

February 28, 2026March 19, 2026Deena ZaidiChina, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

Following series were published in June 2025 and is being republished due to the recent shift in geopolitics around the Strait

Asia’s top economies are most vulnerable to any disruption at the Strait of Hormuz

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026Deena ZaidiGraphs, Graphs, India, United States of America, World Economy

Over a quarter of global seaborne oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz—making Asia’s top economies especially vulnerable to any disruption.

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

February 28, 2026March 3, 2026Deena ZaidiMiddle East, World Economy

Israel’s strikes on Iran’s strategic sites have sent Brent crude and gold prices sharply higher, while potential threats to Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz chokepoints could force shipping reroutes, risking wider global supply-chain disruptions.

Virginia and Texas Lead U.S. Data Center Growth as AI Demand Surges

February 21, 2026February 24, 2026Deena ZaidiAI, Graphs, Graphs, Infographics, Technology, United States of America, World Economy

Northern Virginia and Texas have emerged as the core hubs of America’s data center boom. As demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services accelerates, data centers are becoming critical infrastructure — and a major new source of energy demand.