The Strait of Hormuz and the course of history
At present, it is unclear how long Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will last. If it were to endure for years, the conseque…
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Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz has long been a key energy artery and a source of leverage for Iran. Its significance extends beyond the oil and gas market itself.
The Strait of Hormuz and the course of history
At present, it is unclear how long Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will last. If it were to endure for years, the conseque…
Oil trades on screens as flows collapse at sea
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is not only a price shock, but a rupture between paper markets and physical supply.
Small trade, big impact: Europe’s ties with Iran in the shadow of sanctions
EU–Iran trade has shrunk to a minimum. Yet its significance is greater than ever. Why a seemingly marginal market continues to sha…
Hormuz disruption: the hidden market shock
A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz not only halts oil flows from the Persian Gulf, but also disrupts less visible commodities. A q…
Iran conflict exposes limits of US military and political strategy
If neither Tel Aviv nor Washington is willing to back down, they may seek to push Iranian forces away from the shores of the Strai…