They don't have the US's military might. The only reason we have something close to freedom of navigation around the whole world is the US navy. One cause for optimism is that China may not… (View Post)

Can we be perfectly clear that it was Iran that effectively blockaded the Strait by targeting the shipping? All Trump is doing is stopping the small number of vessels that are still passing through. (View Post)

There's a common misapprehension that Trump just needs to back down and we can go back to normal. But we can't. Why is Iran going to give up control of Hormuz unless it is forced to? (View Post)

If he had any sense (hmmm) he'd be pointing out that Russia and China are supporting Iran and if people object to what he's doing you are playing into those countries' hands. (View Post)

One thing that hasn't been focused on. How long will it take for the Gulf countries to be able to re-route everything without the SoH? (View Post)