Hormuz Crisis Drives Geopolitical Shift Across Asia
Security experts in Southeast Asia argue that the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran and the US are in military confrontation, is reshaping regional power balances more profoundly than the Ukraine war or Taiwan tensions. The strait, through which a fifth of global oil passes, is critical for energy-dependent Southeast Asian nations like the Philippines, which imports over 90% of its oil from the Middle East. Analysts note that even US treaty ally the Philippines is increasing Russian crude access, while Indonesia and Malaysia may follow. The crisis is blurring the line between economic and national security, weakening Washington's foothold and creating opportunities for China to expand influence without direct action. Russia may also benefit by reorienting its energy exports eastward, undermining Western sanctions.
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