The Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz (1) — A Strategic ,Analysis
The geopolitical tension surrounding the Strait of Hormuz in 2026 shows that America is in decline. The Pax Americana is over, and Europe—if it intends to survive—must finally assert its sovereignty. The blockade is more of a psychological maneuver than a total physical closure. On the one hand, Admiral Christian Girard criticizes the United States’ powerlessness in the face of Iran’s agile tactics, while denouncing the inaction of the European powers; on the other hand, he urges France and the United Kingdom to assert their strategic autonomy through diplomatic and military intervention independent of Washington. By protecting freedom of navigation, Europe could thus defend its vital economic interests in the face of the collapse of international law. In this analysis, the Strait of Oprmuz is presented as a testing ground for a new global balance of power in which nations must choose between influence and irrelevance.