Episode 369: Reopening the Strait: Hormuz, Sea Power, and the Fragility of Global Trade with Dr Emma Salisbury
From The International Risk Podcast by Dominic Bowen
May 31, 2026 · 37 min · Season 6 · Episode 369
About this episode
Dr. Emma Salisbury discusses the vulnerabilities of the global maritime system and the implications of regional conflicts on international trade and security.
This episode with Dr. Emma Salisbury explores how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz exposed the vulnerabilities of the global maritime system, revealing how a regional conflict can rapidly become a global economic and security crisis. The conversation examines why critical maritime chokepoints remain central to international trade, energy security, and geopolitical competition, and what recent disruptions tell us about the resilience of the modern global economy. We discuss the challenges o...
People in this episode
Host: Dominic Bowen
Guest: Dr Emma Salisbury
Topics covered
- maritime security
- global trade
- geopolitical competition
- energy security
- economic resilience
Keywords
- Strait of Hormuz
- global economy
- maritime chokepoints
- regional conflict
- economic crisis
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: global maritime system, modern global economy
Places: Strait of Hormuz
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