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The escalating crisis in the Harms Strait is witnessing a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran ' s announcement of its willingness to engage in negotiations, but the repercussions of tension continue to cast its heavy shadow on the world economy and the international trade movement, amid warnings of fragility and the difficulty of rapid recovery.
Diplomacy is progressing carefully.
Dr. Christian Boeger, researcher at the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and Professor of International Relations, is of the view that recent diplomatic movements reflect relative progress, but do not mean real stability, and affirms that the scene remains complex and multidimensional, where political accounts overlap with economic and security interests.
Limits of a military solution
Boeger stresses that military solutions will not be sufficient to restore security to vital sea lanes, explaining that reliance on the force alone will not achieve the required stability, and adds that securing navigation in the Harms Strait requires a collective approach based on international cooperation and long-term understandings.
International framework required
Invites the international expert to adopt a multilateral framework combining political negotiation, economic considerations and institutional planning, considering that ongoing efforts, both through bilateral channels with Iran and through United Nations initiatives, have paved the way for the establishment of a future marine corridor governance system.
Threats to global trade
Global shipping systems remain fragile, according to Boeger, with tensions continuing to threaten one of the most important strategic corridors of energy and goods, and affirms that any further disruption may exacerbate economic crises and increase pressure on global markets.
Distant human dimensions.
Along with economic repercussions, the report draws attention to the humanitarian risks faced by seafarers in areas of tension, adding an urgent humanitarian dimension to the crisis that calls for urgent international action.
Call for cooperation and patience
Boiger concludes its analysis by emphasizing the need for patience and realism, and working to build sustained international cooperation to ensure the safe reopening of the Harms Strait, away from temporary solutions or military escalation.
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