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Most Vulnerable Strategic Choke Points That Could Disrupt the Global Economy

Suez Canal (Egypt)

A critical maritime route connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea!   15 % of global maritime trade

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GPS network

Global Satellite Network: GPS  Importance: Essential for global communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and defense. 

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China's Clean Tech Dominance:

Produces around 90% of the world's rare earth elements.   China is responsible for at least 80% of all stages in making solar panels  

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CRITICAL MINERALS

Cobalt: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)   Copper: Chilean (Antofagasta)

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Global Financial Centers + Large-Scale Data Centers

New York City London Hong Kong  Digital  Payment Systems (e.g., SWIFT and CHIPS)  Essential for global financial transactions and banking communications,

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Global Undersea Optic Cables

Serving as the backbone of the global internet, undersea fiber optic cables facilitate international communications, finance, and trade.

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Gas Pipelines

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Pipelines such as the Trans-Siberian Pipeline, Nord Stream Pipeline, and Yamal-Europe Pipeline are integral for transporting natural gas across continents.

Global Semiconductor Facilities

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), is a critical part of the tech supply chain. TSMC alone holds a 56% share of the global semiconductor foundry market, while Dutch company ASML controls 90% of the global lithography market.

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Nuclear and Advanced Energy Infrastructure

– Nuclear Power Generation Facilities – Nuclear Research and Safety Systems – Fusion Energy Research Centers – Advanced Nuclear Waste Management Infrastructure

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Healthcare Infrastructure

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– Pharmaceutical Production and Distribution Networks – Global Vaccine and Medicine Supply Chains – Advanced Medical Research Facilities – Emergency Response and Pandemic Management Systems