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  "description": "The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts more than just oil. The Gulf is struggling to export fertiliser and import food, creating a worsening cycle.",
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  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T20:24:38.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, escalated by the military strikes of February 2026, has exposed a profound structural vulnerability in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations.\n\nWhile these states are often classified as \"food secure\" due to their immense purchasing power, this security is built upon a fragile foundation of extreme import dependency and a hyper-optimised, \"just-in-time\" global supply chain.\n\nThe effective closure of the Strait does more than just threaten the flow of oil; it has paralysed the global fertiliser market, creating a \"mid-term\" food security crisis that will likely peak between late 2026 and early 2027.\n\n## The double-edged sword of fertiliser dominance\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Geopolitical chokepoints and Gulf food security: the fertiliser paradox",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-03T13:58:35.371Z"
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