Global Economy
What Is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? The Red Sea Chokepoint Explained
The Bab el-Mandeb links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean. Why it matters for oil and trade, and how the Houthis threaten it in 2026.
Tag: shipping
Global Economy
What Is the Strait of Hormuz? Map, Facts and Why It Matters in 2026
The Strait of Hormuz carries about a fifth of the world’s oil. Where it is, how it works, and why its 2026 closure is shaking the global economy.
Defense & Security
Mines, Drones and $1.3 Million a Day: Inside the Shipping War in the Strait of Hormuz
At least 93 ships hit and 24 sailors killed since February. How mines, drones and war-risk insurance turned the Strait of Hormuz into the world’s most dangerous shipping lane.