A Tale of Two Straits: Sweden and Denmark are in a Position of Power Over Russia

The article argues that Sweden and Denmark hold significant geopolitical leverage over Russia through control of the Øresund Strait, which carries 60% of the oil funding Russia's war in Ukraine. It contrasts this with the Strait of Hormuz, currently closed due to US-Iran conflict, demonstrating how geographic chokepoints can reshape global economics. The piece suggests Europe must decide whether to use this power against Russia while US attention is diverted to Iran.