The sea’s grip on the global economy: The chokepoints that can bring world trade to its knees

The closure of Hormuz and problems in Bab el-Mandeb and Panama show how a handful of strategic waterways can disrupt trade, drive up prices and shape the contest for global influence

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The sea’s grip on the global economy: The chokepoints that can bring world trade to its knees

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