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Asia’s Oil Reserves Face a Prolonged Test as Maritime Risks Persist
July 21, 2026
Strategic assessment: Emergency oil stockpiles have helped several Asian economies manage disruptions associated with the Iran war. Continued risks to shipping through the Strait

The New Battle for the World’s Chokepoints
July 14, 2026
Trump’s abandoned Hormuz toll proposal underscores a larger reality: control of the world’s strategic maritime arteries is becoming one of the defining geopolitical and

BREAKING: Trump Retreats From Strait of Hormuz Fee Plan, Swaps Global Shipping Charges for Gulf Investment Deals
July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has dramatically reversed course on his proposal to charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, abandoning a plan announced


