Hormuz Crisis Exposes Asian Naval Reluctance: 5-Year Risks to US Indo-Pacific Strategy

Short Executive Summary As of May 13, 2026, the ongoing 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis—triggered by the US-Israel conflict with Iran—has stranded vessels and disrupted 20% of global oil flows, with Asia bearing 80%+ of the economic burden due to extreme dependence on Persian Gulf energy. The May 4, 2026 strike on the South Korean-operated … Leggi tutto Hormuz Crisis Exposes Asian Naval Reluctance: 5-Year Risks to US Indo-Pacific Strategy