Author:  Samir Al-Khatib Affiliation:  Independent Researcher Abstract One of the most important maritime chokepoints in the world is the Strait of Hormuz. It is a fairly narrow passage that connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. It is also a crossroads for global energy flows, shipping insurance markets, regional security issues, and macroeconomic expectations. This article looks at how the risk of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz affects the world economy through t