Strait of Hormuz, Middle East geopolitics, maritime chokepoints, Persian Gulf security, global energy security, India energy strategy, naval strategy, geopolitics, global trade routes, strategic waterways

Crisis in Readsea The Red Sea—an ancient artery of commerce, culture, and conflict—has once again ignited global tensions. What started as sporadic attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on commercial vessels has rapidly escalated into one of the most significant maritime crises of the 21st century. Shipping giants rerouted vessels around Africa, freight prices soared, insurance rates exploded, naval deployments intensified, and governments scrambled to protect their economic lifel