Europe’s Hormuz Challenge Lies Between Maritime Security and International Law Escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing Europe to balance strategic security interests with its commitment to international law. Strait of Hormuz Crisis 2026 navigating this complex geopolitical landscape will require coordinated diplomacy, maritime resilience, and policies that safeguard energy security without undermining the rules-based global order. URL: https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/caught-in-the-strait-europe-between-law-and-power-at-hormuz