Middle East
The Iran war and the death of the global maritime commons
By asserting control over global chokepoints in its own hemisphere, Washington has weakened its case for free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
April 01, 2026
By asserting control over global chokepoints in its own hemisphere, Washington has weakened its case for free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
Autonomous maritime vessels could keep armed service members out of harm’s way — if they don’t set off new wars in the process
