The strategic significance of the Hormuz Strait, as detailed by Port Economics, Management and Policy in their work by Theo Notteboom, Alfred Baird, and Jean-Paul Rodrigue, remains an undeniable force in global maritime affairs
A new era of geopolitical instability grips the Middle East as U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites provoke sharp retaliations, sparking fears of regional escalation and posing severe threats to global shipping and energy security
Israeli warplanes roar over Iranian skies. Chinese refineries pause. Washington imposes sanctions with the enthusiasm of a tax auditor. And somewhere in Shandong, barrels go missing
A closure of the Strait of Hormuz would unleash an en-ergy shock, spike inflation, paralyze shipping routes, and fuel global tensions—pushing markets, governments, and central banks into a new era of volatility
The fourth Türkiye-Italy summit yielded defence pacts, energy deals, and veiled EU diplomacy—as Ankara exploits Rome’s pragmatism to circumvent European skepticism. The Turkish press framed it as a strategic masterstroke
China’s discovery of a 100-million-ton South China Sea oilfield in ultra-deep layers marks a major energy milestone, cutting import reliance and boosting domestic production with advanced offshore drilling tech
Europe is at a critical crossroads in its energy strategy. From North African hydrogen to Italy’s nuclear revival, the energy transition is shaped by geopolitical and technological challenges
Poland is ramping up offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, designating new areas, enhancing energy security, and addressing hybrid threats with strategic legislation amid growing geopolitical concerns
Geopolitical strategist John Sitilides analyzes the impact of the U.S. elections on U.S.-China relations, Europe’s energy dependence, and Greece’s pivotal role in the West’s new geopolitical strategies