“Plan B” for the Strait of Hormuz? Not so simple.
Everyone talks about cutting a canal to bypass it. Sounds easy… but reality check:
⏳ Big projects take 10–20 years (Panama Canal took ~10!).
🛑 Politics? UAE, Oman, investors… good luck getting everyone on board during a crisis.
💥 Meanwhile, oil markets react in days, not decades.
Bottom line: that tiny strip of water still controls global energy. Alternatives exist, but none replace it…
Everyone talks about cutting a canal to bypass it. Sounds easy… but reality check:
⏳ Big projects take 10–20 years (Panama Canal took ~10!).
🛑 Politics? UAE, Oman, investors… good luck getting everyone on board during a crisis.
💥 Meanwhile, oil markets react in days, not decades.
Bottom line: that tiny strip of water still controls global energy. Alternatives exist, but none replace it…