The Strait of Hormuz as a supply chain resilience stress test: maritime chokepoints, energy logistics, and sustainability policy
By: David S. Fowler
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jlst-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2784-7497 (formerly 2232-4968)
Language: English
Submitted on: May 1, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2026
Published on: Sep 21, 2026
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