Strait of Conflict: The New Normal in Energy Politics The latest exchange between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz is just another chapter in an escalating conflict that has been brewing for months.
Beneath the surface, however, lies something more profound: the emergence of energy as a battleground in global politics.
The recent attacks on ships by both sides serve as a stark reminder that control over resources is being contested not only through diplomatic channels but also through military force.