The Strait of Hormuz and the Indo-Pacific: Strategic Shockwaves
“For Indo-Pacific states – especially India, China, Japan, and South Korea – the implications are immediate and profound. All four are heavily reliant on Gulf energy imports, with Japan and South Korea importing more than 70 percent of their crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz. India’s dependency is similarly high, while China remains one of the world’s largest indirect beneficiaries of Gulf oil via its manufacturing-driven supply chains.”
“In this context, regional integration frameworks such as the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) and I2U2 (India, Israel, UAE, U.S.) are no longer abstract diplomatic visions – they are strategic imperatives.”
“One actor stands out in this architecture: Israel. Often perceived as peripheral to Indo-Pacific debates, Israel has quietly become a critical bridge between India and the Gulf. As Sameena Hameed demonstrated, Israel’s logistical assets, port infrastructure, and high-tech sector position it as India’s strategic pivot within IMEC. Overland corridors running through Israel may offer vital alternatives in times of maritime insecurity.”
https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/the-strait-of-hormuz-and-the-indo-pacific-strategic-shockwaves/