Shifting interests of Europe towards Strait of Hormuz after Ukraine Russia war: Analysis of EU blue economy
Keywords:
The strait of Hormuz, Major Powers, Persian Gulf, Blue Economy, Middle East, Europe, Asia, AfricaAbstract
The main purpose of this study is to examine geographic, strategic, economic and geopolitical importance of SH, and dependence of Iran’s Foreign policy and international relation. The only way for Middle Eastern countries for the transport of their oil and gas to Europe, Asia, Africa and major powers through sea is Strait of Hormuz, so the strategic importance of strait of Hormuz is not only the concern of middle east but also for the world and if Iran blocks the Hormuz strait in future that it will disturb world’s blue economy. Due to the Ukraine-Russia war the Europe is facing energy crises and we know that the oil is one of the leading sources of energy so Europe is looking forward to Arab region to meet their energy crises. The SH got a lot of attention when Iran involves into a diplomatic crisis with the major powers such as we also seen issue like Iran-US or Iran with other major oil and gas exporters of the middle east in recent times.
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