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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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Articles by Kristian Alexander

Analysis, commentary, reports and selected work by Kristian Alexander.

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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Canada’s Arctic Exercises Point to a Wider Contest Over Northern Corridors

The Makkah Pact: Building Security Around the New Geography of Trade

The Gulf is Building Around the Hormuz

Kristian Alexander

Articles by Kristian Alexander

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