Beyond the Bypass: ASTRA and the Arabian Peninsula’s New Energy Architecture

ASTRA proposes resilient Arabian Sea energy corridors linking Saudi Arabia and Yemen, bypassing vulnerable chokepoints.

Amb. Prof. Mohamed A. Qubaty Sep 30, 2026

From the Black Sea to the Baltic: Russia’s Grain Trade Finds New Routes

Russian companies are repurposing Baltic and Arctic terminals to export grain traditionally shipped through the Black Sea. As attacks disrupt

Dean Mikkelsen Sep 27, 2026

Analysis

The Arctic Port Race Is Becoming a Corridor Race

From Churchill and Nuuk to Murmansk, Arkhangelsk and Kamchatka, a network of ports, railways and maritime gateways is beginning to reshape the geography of Arctic trade.

Dean Mikkelsen Sep 26, 2026

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Kristian Alexander

Dr. Kristian Alexander is a geopolitical analyst and former senior fellow at Rabdan Security & Defence Institute and TRENDS Research & Advisory. He previously taught international relations and security studies at Zayed University and UOW Dubai.

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Analysis

The Strait of Hormuz's Paradox: When Strategic Leverage Becomes a Strategic Liability

Weaponising Hormuz accelerates alternative corridors, gradually eroding Iran’s greatest strategic leverage.

Jul 13, 2026

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