I’m no expert, but it seemed like we had more of a rules-based order before. But not everywhere of course, sone countries still projected power outside international law. But international law requires a consensus by a majority. Idk, maybe the only difference is that the US is now threatening us too, and not just the ones they always threatened.
There are at least half a dozen similar types of straits globally that could have “fees” added to them. Are you suggesting that this would be a good trend to catch on? Literally increases costs of shipping globally. Who do you think will be paying all of these cost increases?
Is it free to cross the Panama channel?
Is the strait of hormuz man-made?
I’m afraid we no longer live in a world where it matters. It’s good to have rules, but for some reason might is right has become the new standard.
Has that ever not been the case?
I’m no expert, but it seemed like we had more of a rules-based order before. But not everywhere of course, sone countries still projected power outside international law. But international law requires a consensus by a majority. Idk, maybe the only difference is that the US is now threatening us too, and not just the ones they always threatened.
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If there’s no Mines then I don’t see them being able to charge a fee if they skirt the Southern edge that’s not their waters
There are at least half a dozen similar types of straits globally that could have “fees” added to them. Are you suggesting that this would be a good trend to catch on? Literally increases costs of shipping globally. Who do you think will be paying all of these cost increases?
It’s cheaper than war