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Maritime Chokepoints

Maritime chokepoints are narrow channels along global shipping routes where maritime traffic is concentrated. These points are geopolitically and economically critical, as they handle a large proportion of global trade, especially energy shipments. Current Relevance Over two-thirds of seaborne energy trade passes through a handful of key chokepoints. Chokepoints influence conflict escalation, energy prices, and global financial stability, even without direct warfare. The Strait of Hormuz crisis underscores the vulnerability of global energy supply chains, as a significant share of crude oil and LNG passes through it. What Are Chokepoints? Chokepoints are narrow and strategically important maritime passages that are…

03 April, 2026 Trade War

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