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

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

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

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

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

Iran–Israel Clash Threatens Oil Chokepoints & Global Shipping

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.

Why the U.S. trade deficit remains large despite tariffs and reshoring

Why the U.S. trade deficit remains large despite tariffs and reshoring

The deficit has eased from its 2022 peak, yet imports still far exceed exports as strong consumer demand, a strong dollar, and supply chain shifts sustain a record-era trade gap.