Growing disorder is afflicting the maritime domain from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean and into the Arabian Gulf region, shifting strategic focus from land to maritime security. The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for over a quarter of global seaborne oil and significant LNG, has seen ship transits drop by 90% since late February 2026, highlighting the vulnerability of global trade and economic stability.
Qatar advocates a comprehensive strategic approach beyond military measures, based on three pillars: dialogue and de-escalation, supporting Pakistani mediation; strict adherence to international law, including the UNCLOS Article 44 on transit passage, rejecting waterways as political pressure; and robust international and regional cooperation. The security of the Strait of Hormuz and wider Arabian Gulf is intertwined with global stability, with disruptions impacting markets and supply chains worldwide, making safeguarding freedom of navigation an international strategic imperative.
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