Historical Powers Gain and Lose Control of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
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The article examines the historical and contemporary power struggles for control over the Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
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- The Straits of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have historically served as vital chokepoints for global maritime trade.
- Various powers including China, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Britain have attempted to exert dominance over these waterways through different strategies.
- Modern conflicts involve the United States and Iran competing for influence in the same maritime regions.
- Historical evidence suggests that external maritime hegemony in these straits is typically temporary due to shifting alliances and overextension.
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- Ongoing US-Iran maritime tensions in the region
- The impact of regional actors like Iran and the Houthis on shipping costs
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