"What has happened around the Strait of Hormuz might be described as classical coercion: the use of geography to pressure adversaries as part of an interstate power struggle."
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. . . "Examine the strategic nexus of the Strait of Hormuz, Strait of Malacca, and the Baltic Sea.
"They are global chokepoints demonstrating the return of the strategic seas. While their roles in global geopolitics and trade differ, there are important similarities as well. Most importantly, they illustrate the ongoing shift from the post-Cold War globalized international order toward a global political economy focused less on economic efficiency and more on securing one’s position within an increasingly fragmented system. Neither states, international organizations, nor businesses can afford to ignore this trend.
"How do these three regions reveal a shift in the global order?
"They all demonstrate the global shift toward what might be called a “multipolar coercive order.” This does not mean the old rules have been completely abandoned, nor does it mean one faces a full-fledged military threat everywhere. Rather, it means growing insecurity and unpredictability in regulations, practices, and the selective enforcement of norms. Fast, well-informed adaptability is becoming an even more valuable asset than before.
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