Geography and Human Relationships

Geography and Human Relationships

The effects of military seizures in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb on world peace and security with emphasis on energy warfare

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Law and Criminology, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran
2 Master of Criminal Law and Criminology, Semnan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Semnan, Iran
3 Master of Media Management, Payam Noor University, West Tehran Electronics Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/gahr.2025.512928.2426
Abstract
The Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb play a vital role in energy security and international economic stability as two strategic Global Crossings. The Strait of Hormuz, the only Persian Gulf sea route to the Indian Ocean, passes through about several million barrels of crude oil and a significant volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) a day. On the other hand, Bab al-Mandeb, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean, is considered the main route of oil and gas transportation from the Persian Gulf to Europe and North America. Any disruption in these routes could have immediate and widespread effects on global energy markets, the economies of energy-importing countries, and even the world's food and political security.So the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb are two very important points of Al-jaishi and strategic geography that play a very important role in the energy transit process. If there is a war or military conflict in these areas, International Peace and security will undoubtedly face a serious threat, it could disrupt energy flows and, consequently, raise oil and gas prices in the world, creating political and economic tensions between countries. The search examines how such conflicts could jeopardize global security and cause major problems for the world economy. Military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb are not just a regional issue, but a global challenge that requires the cooperation and commitment of all countries to find sustainable solutions. In conclusion, it is proposed that countries cooperate more and use diplomatic means (dialogue and negotiation) to prevent war and maintain the world's energy security.
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Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 03 April 2025

  • Receive Date 17 March 2025
  • Revise Date 03 April 2025
  • Accept Date 03 April 2025