The Straits That Control the World
The Straits That Control the World — Sodager's Geopolitics Views Sodager's Geopolitics Views Maritime Analysis · March 27, 2026 · sodager95.blogspot.com Maritime Geopolitics · Chokepoints · Global Trade · 2026 The Straits That Control the World 24 maritime chokepoints govern the flow of 90% of global trade. They have shaped empires, started wars, and strangled economies. In 2026, with Hormuz closed, Bab-el-Mandeb threatened, and Malacca on edge — knowing these narrow passages is understanding the world. By Sodager Nadeem Malik · Independent Geopolitical Analyst · March 27, 2026 8 Critical Chokepoints Covered 90% World Trade Moves by Sea 20M Barrels/Day Through Hormuz $5.7B ...