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Global Trade

Why global shipping routes are becoming geopolitical battlegrounds in the 21st century

For centuries, control over trade routes has shaped the rise and fall of empires, determined economic power, and influenced global politics. Today, maritime trade remains the foundation of the world economy, with roughly 80 to 90 percent of global trade moving through sea routes.

19 May 2026-23:29
How the Middle Corridor is transforming Central Asia into a global trade powerhouse

For decades, Central Asia was often viewed as a geographically isolated region trapped between larger powers and dependent on limited export routes. Today, however, a major geopolitical and economic transformation is underway.

19 May 2026-22:23
What does the Thailand ivory trafficking case reveal about the global illegal wildlife trade?

The arrest of nine individuals in Thailand over an alleged large scale ivory trafficking operation has once again drawn global attention to one of the world’s most persistent and profitable illegal trades.

12 May 2026-02:49
Strait of Hormuz blockade: Shipping giants pivot to land routes

The reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz is forcing a major shift in regional logistics, with container shipping traffic increasingly rerouted to land-based corridors.

01 May 2026-10:59
Over 40 container ships still stranded in Gulf amid tensions

25 Apr 2026-09:49
What do the latest India-US trade talks in Washington mean for global trade and economic ties?

Recent trade discussions between India and United States in Washington have been described by New Delhi as constructive and positive.

24 Apr 2026-20:42
Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens as shipping nearly halts amid US Iran tensions

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan covering regional security, foreign policy, and geopolitical developments. The views expressed in this article are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position or editorial stance of News.Az.

22 Apr 2026-10:13
China’s service consumption powers economic growth

From waking up to falling asleep, modern life in China runs on services.

07 Apr 2026-15:32
What is meant by the reshaping of global transport and logistics routes

The global transport and logistics system is undergoing a significant transformation driven by geopolitical shifts, economic priorities, and technological change. Traditional trade corridors are being reassessed, while new routes are emerging to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and diversify supply chains.

31 Mar 2026-21:00
WTO members push ahead with digital trade pact despite global deadlock

A group of members within the World Trade Organization has agreed to move forward with the world’s first baseline rules on digital trade, bypassing long-standing procedural hurdles that have stalled adoption at the global level.

28 Mar 2026-20:56