The Strait of Hormuz’s Bitter Lesson for the European Union

by Dr. Samuel Furfari The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a truth that many European policymakers have ignored: Humanity remains structurally dependent on oil. This reality, first highlighted during the 1973 oil shortage and reinforced by the 1979 version – triggered by Iran – continues to be neglected, even openly dismissed, by certain political elites. A half century later, energy insecurity persists … Continue reading The Strait of Hormuz’s Bitter Lesson for the European Union