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America’s Mine Warfare Crisis: Why the U.S. Navy Can’t Secure the Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint—but beneath its waters lies a hidden threat. This analysis explores how mine warfare could challenge the U.S. Navy and disrupt global trade.

Manoj Ambat
Apr 267 min read


Iran’s Hormuz Toll Strategy: How a Maritime Chokepoint Could Reshape Global Energy, Gulf Power Dynamics, and India’s Strategic Future
Iran’s proposal to levy tolls in the Strait of Hormuz signals a shift from deterrence to strategic monetization of geography—reshaping energy security, Gulf geopolitics, and India’s maritime future.

Manoj Ambat
Apr 107 min read
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