Geography
The Geopolitical Significance of Strategic Chokepoints Like Straits
Quick fact
The Strait of Malacca carries about 25% of the world's traded goods, and the Strait of Hormuz sees roughly 20% of global oil consumption pass through its waters every day.
Why this is interesting
You have probably heard of the Strait of Hormuz or the Suez Canal—but why can a narrow strip of water make powerful nations nervous?