In the latest episode of Al Jazeera’s new podcast, Deja Vu looks at how oil, shipping and war shape the Gulf.
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SUN · 2026-08-23 · 13:37 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0823-105079
NSR-2026-0823-105079Analysis·SCO·Conflict
The Suez Crisis stopped the British Empire. Will Hormuz defeat the US?
Al Jazeera's new podcast, Deja Vu, has released an episode examining the influence of oil, shipping, and war on the Gulf. The episode draws a parallel between the Suez Crisis, which is presented as a pivotal event that halted the British Empire, and the potential impact of the Strait of Hormuz on the United States.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-08-23 · 13:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Al Jazeera's new podcast, Deja Vu, has released an episode examining the influence of oil, shipping, and war on the Gulf. The episode draws a parallel between the Suez Crisis, which is presented as a pivotal event that halted the British Empire, and the potential impact of the Strait of Hormuz on the United States. The podcast explores how these factors have historically shaped the region and their ongoing significance.
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Al Jazeera has a new podcast called Deja Vu.
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Oil, shipping, and war are key factors shaping the Gulf region.
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The Suez Crisis had a significant impact on the British Empire.
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The Strait of Hormuz could potentially pose a similar challenge to US influence as the Suez Crisis did to the British Empire.
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