The escalating crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is forcing Southeast Asian nations to rethink their energy security, foreign policy, and geopolitical alignments, potentially strengthening Russia's and China's regional influence.

The Strait of Hormuz closure is exposing Africa's energy vulnerabilities, pushing the continent toward refining capacity, renewables and new alliances.

For years, policymakers in Washington have viewed Asia primarily through the lens of Taiwan, the South China Sea and China's military rise. Russia's invasion of Ukraine only…

Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

The escalating crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is forcing Southeast Asian nations to rethink their energy security, foreign policy, and geopolitical alignments, potentially…