On July 3, 1988, a routine commercial flight turned into one of aviation’s darkest moments when U.S. Navy warship USS Vincennes shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing all 290 civilians on board – including 66 children. […]
Explore how a surge in oil prices or a Strait of Hormuz blockade could reshape China’s entire economy — from industry to shipping, to consumer prices and global trade. A […]
Explore how surging oil prices and a potential Strait of Hormuz blockade could reshape China’s maritime strategy, economy, and global trade routes. A comprehensive, insightful guide for maritime professionals, students, […]
Explore the potential collapse of Gulf tourism if the Strait of Hormuz were blocked—from stranded cruise ships to empty luxury hotels. Learn how Dubai, Qatar, and Oman could adapt to […]
June 24, 2025 – In a necessary act of self-defense, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a calculated missile strike on the U.S.-occupied Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on the night of June […]
On September 14, 2019, Yemen’s Ansar Allah (the Houthi movement) launched one of the most devastating attacks on global energy infrastructure in history. A coordinated drone and missile strike targeted Saudi Aramco’s Abqaiq oil processing facility […]
The Global Importance of Gulf LNG Exports The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow maritime corridor linking the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea. Just 21 nautical miles wide at […]
The Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait of Hormuz is arguably the most critical maritime chokepoint in the global energy supply chain. Situated between Iran and Oman, […]
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway between Oman and Iran, is the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoint. Approximately 21 million barrels of oil per day—nearly 20-30% of global supply—pass through this […]
The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, is one of the most strategically vital waterways in the world. Approximately 21 million […]
