Middle East & Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Strait of Hormuz & Maritime Security: Elevated geopolitical risks in the Middle East continue to impact global shipping routes and energy markets. US negotiations and proposals around securing transit in the Strait of Hormuz remain central to mitigating energy supply shocks

Houthi Campaign & Regional Alliances: Continued long-range missile and drone strikes targeting infrastructure in the Arabian Peninsula have prompted regional actors—including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan—to coordinate closer security cooperation.