Global trade and energy flows depend heavily on a handful of narrow maritime passages known as chokepoints.

Iran’s relationship with Israel and the United States has evolved dramatically over decades, shaped by ideological shifts, regional power struggles, and disputes over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

The Awami League was banned from contesting the election by the interim authorities owing to its controversial role during the crises leading to Hasina’s ouster.

India has entered an active phase of trade diplomacy, signing and concluding multiple high-impact free trade agreements (FTAs) and comprehensive economic partnerships in recent years.

European nations responded with measured statements, highlighting a perceived inconsistency in how Western powers define and uphold sovereignty particularly when comparing reactions to Russia’s actions in Ukraine with the US intervention in Venezuela, while Europe has consistently condemned violations of territorial integrity elsewhere, it appeared to justify the US operation in this instance.