Violet G. Johnston, Michael Kidd, Giana Farry, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Aakash Palathra, Andrew Velasquez

Abstract: Maritime chokepoints are central to NATO’s collective defence and economic stability, yet their strategic implications are often underexamined in alliance planning. This article evaluates the enduring and emerging significance of key global chokepoints through historical case studies and contemporary disruptions. It assesses how control, instability, or denial at these points shape NATO’s ability to… Read more →