Strait of Hormuz
War and Watermelons
After more than six months of war with Iran, the UAE has vowed to stop all trade with its neighbor. Yet fruit and vegetables from Iran still reach the Gulf states daily, showing how tightly the region’s economies are bound together.
Strait Talk
From the Portuguese conquest of 1507 to the end of British policing in 1971, various powers have tried to control the narrow channel between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.
Why Iran Doesn’t Need a Navy To Threaten Global Energy
The IRGC's strategy in the Strait of Hormuz isn't about naval power, it's about exploiting geography. By selectively allowing some vessels to pass while raising the commercial risk for others, Iran is turning the world's most critical energy choke point into a tool of coercive leverage.
The Limits of the UAE’s Push for Food Security
The UAE has spent billions of dollars on African farmland, supposedly to address its food insecurity. Now, with Iran blocking food shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the strategy’s limits are being revealed.