20 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 16 Dec 2023 \ on: Real-time Diverting of Ships to South Africa's Cape Town Sparks Concerns news
Now we just need a resurgence of piracy in the Malacca Straight.
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293 sats \ 2 replies \ @TomK OP 16 Dec 2023
Yep. The bottlenecks are closing.
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235 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 16 Dec 2023
Doesn't bode well for those of us hoping WWIII might be avoided
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293 sats \ 0 replies \ @TomK OP 16 Dec 2023
Sounds cynical but imo the Near East is something like a remote war the Crown can switch on and off like they need it (credit pump etc). Quatar plays a crucial role here. Concerning WW3: Doesn't look too good, indeed.
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