Between the Strait and the Sun: Energy Insecurity in an Uncertain World

For a long time, oil corridors have shown where power lies in the world. Tankers that go through small sea channels like Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and Malacca have long carried more than just gasoline; they have also carried the weight of the world economy. But today, a new energy geography is taking shape. Solar energy is quieter and can be found on roofs, in deserts, and even in fields in the countryside. But the promise of sunlight hasn’t made oil any less important strategically. Recent geopolitical tensions serve as a reminder that the world remains ensnared between two energy realities.