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When Strait Shakes Region: How Western Asia Crisis is Rippling Across Asia-Pacific Region

By Hamza Ali Malik,  Rupa Chanda,  Weimin Ren on 6 April 2026

A narrow stretch of water – the Strait of Hormuz – is sending shockwaves across the global economy. It is not just another shipping route; it is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. Every day, about one-fifth of global oil and LNG supply passes through it, with nearly 90...