Economy – Deena Zaidi

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

February 28, 2026March 1, 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 1, 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.

Trump threatens 10% tariffs on eight NATO allies amid Greenland dispute

January 18, 2026January 19, 2026Deena ZaidiEurope, Graphs, Trade and tariffs, United States of America, World economy, World Economy, World trade

President Donald Trump said the U.S. will impose a 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries starting February 1, tying the move to opposition over Greenland.