geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Blockade: How One Sea Route Can Shake the World Economy

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Strait of Hormuz Blockade: How One Sea Route Can Shake the World Economy

The Strait of Hormuz matters because it is one of the world’s most important energy routes. The International Energy Agency says around 20 million barrels per day of crude oil and oil products moved through the strait in 2025, equal to roughly 25% of global seaborne oil trade. That is not a small shipping lane. … Read more

India-China Defence Talks: Why This SCO Meeting Matters More Than Usual

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India-China Defence Talks: Why This SCO Meeting Matters More Than Usual

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. According to New Delhi, the two sides discussed regional security and avenues for defence engagement. This may sound routine, but it matters because India-China defence dialogue is never just a … Read more