Strait of Hormuz is becoming the World’s most dangerous economic flashpointThe latest reported strike on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz is more than another wartime incident in an increasingly volatile Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz has evolved from a geopolitical bargaining chip into the epicenter of a struggle over military power, economic leverage, and strategic credibility. Even limited disruptions-whether through missile strikes, drone attacks, naval mines, or the mere perception of heightened danger-can create disproportionate economic consequences. They support freedom of navigation and regional stability while also confronting the domestic economic consequences of energy market volatility. Every escalation in the Strait of Hormuz increases pressure on policymakers already managing inflation, economic uncertainty, and fragile political coalitions.