Navigating Challenges: Cape of Good Hope, Suez Canal blockage, and global trade

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This chapter explores the challenges faced in navigating the Cape of Good Hope and the Southern Ocean, as well as the impact of the Suez Canal blockage on global trade. It discusses the role of the United States as the global police officer, the historical context of trade, and the need for collaboration between countries for the safety of commercial ships and combatting piracy.

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