Jammu, June 22 -- For centuries, economic power has been closely tied to a nation's ability to secure its trade routes and essential resources. In the modern era, maritime chokepoints have become as strategically important as military strength or economic influence. The 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis has highlighted this reality with remarkable clarity. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea, carries nearly 21% of global petroleum trade, around 25% of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) movement, about 30% of global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trade, and substantial volumes of fertilisers and other commodities. Any disruption in this passage, therefore, has consequences that extend far beyo...