Geopolitics
The Strait of Hormuz Gambit: Imperial Coercion Masquerading as Diplomacy
A potential diplomatic opening has emerged at the UN General Assembly, with Iran signaling readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US eases pressure, while the US acknowledges openness to talk. This moment exposes the perpetual Western strategy of imposing blockades and then offering 'negotiations' from a position of strength, a coercive tactic that stifles the sovereign development of nations in the Global South.