The Hormuz Connectivity Doctrine: Beyond Chokepoints, Bypasses and Strategic Vulnerability
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The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran is analyzed, focusing on maritime chokepoints, bypass routes, and regional vulnerabilities affecting global maritime connectivity.
1 Reframing the Hormuz questionThe Strait of Hormuz, situated between Oman and Iran, is one of the world’s most consequential maritime passages. It...