Building Around the Strait of Hormuz
The article analyzes Gulf states' strategic efforts to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions from the Iran war. Dubai port operator DP World is expanding port infrastructure on the UAE's eastern seaboard as part of a regional push to reroute trade and hydrocarbon exports away from the vulnerable maritime chokepoint. Saudi Arabia is expanding its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, the UAE is strengthening its logistical footprint in Fujairah, and Iraq is exploring new export routes through Syria and Turkey. While these initiatives enhance resilience, they cannot fully replace the strait's central role in global energy markets due to limited capacity and exposure to other threats like Red Sea attacks. The article argues that the conflict has transformed infrastructure planning from a commercial undertaking into a matter of national security and geopolitical competition, with Gulf states viewing trade route diversification as a permanent adaptation to sustained confrontation with Iran.
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