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War is forcing the world to reckon with geography’s power

The Japan Times

Published 12 Oct 2026, 8:14 pm·1 d ago·1 min read

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Everyday assumptions have been challenged by the economic havoc wrought by the blockage of a single vital shipping and energy route.

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