The power struggle in the world’s narrow seas, typ Hormuz

In 405BC, the Spartans under Lysander targeted the narrow passage now known as the Dardanelles, cutting off Athens from its major source of grain.

The resulting starvation forced the surrender of an empire.

China’s Belt and Road global infrastructure and investment programme “has always been about the US closing off the chokepoints” as Beijing seeks alternative supply lines in case of disruption.

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